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as in substance
the basic elements from which something can be developed
She believes that love is the metal that binds us.
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as in strength
strength of spirit
The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.
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Recent Examples of metal
Each room is outfitted with custom wood and metal headboards, Santa Maria wood wardrobes, and Labrica sitting area furniture.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
The silk fibers performed the best on cardboard and wood, both instantly and after 10 minutes, but also work on materials like plastic, glass, and metal.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Others construct their masterpieces out of twisted pieces of metal or hot-pink PVC.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Jewelry has always been repurposed when times are hard; stones prised out and metals melted down for sale.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
The silk fibers performed the best on cardboard and wood, both instantly and after 10 minutes, but also work on materials like plastic, glass, and metal.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Others construct their masterpieces out of twisted pieces of metal or hot-pink PVC.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Jewelry has always been repurposed when times are hard; stones prised out and metals melted down for sale.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for metal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
Noun
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Her lasting legacy is one of style, yes, but also substance—something that demands thoughtful, measured tribute, not mimicry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Environmental factors, like growing up with substance use and mental health problems, instability due to a household member being incarcerated or growing up in a household with parental separation, can also impact children’s brain development and decision-making.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Yoga is known to build core strength and improve flexibility and balance, helping prevent falls and associated injuries.—
Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2025
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Implement Regular Feedback Questionnaires Weekly or bi-weekly feedback questionnaires can help leaders identify areas of strength and support needed, offering valuable insights into employee needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Buying clothes secondhand is a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, which is responsible for mass-producing clothing using cheap materials.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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But the state of the city in the wake of the pandemic has raised the question of whether a different kind of disinvestment—in people and their mental and material well-being—will cause the system to collapse before the next big rainfall would.—
Keith Gessen,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
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Doing it in back-to-back years would require amazing stamina. 7.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Biden dropped out of the 2024 race in July amid concerns over his age and stamina and endorsed Vice President Harris, who lost to Trump in November.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2025
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Your child might surprise you by actually talking about their day—or at least the weird green stuff on their plate.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This second apron stuff makes trades too complicated.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The reformers driving this movement believed in human progress, scientific management, the use of government power for the public good, and replacing political patronage with the hiring of experts.—
Johnathan K Williams / Made by History,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Besides in electric and hybrid vehicles, lithium-ion batteries can be found in personal electronics, vaping devices, power tools and home energy storage systems, which have become increasingly popular during California's power outages.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Deadline has also reached out to SAG-AFTRA on the matter of AI being used in The Brutalist, particularly since Brody is up for Best Actor Drama at the SAG Awards.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Choosing the Wrong Fibers Rug material matters—especially in busy households with kids or pets.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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But overall, the impact has the potential to be profound and long-lasting.—
Samantha Mann,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Both methods have the potential for mild side effects like redness and swelling.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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