soul of, the
Idioms-
The essence of some quality, as in You can trust her; she's the soul of discretion, or He's the very soul of generosity but he can be cranky at times. This idiom was first recorded in 1605.
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see soul of.
Example Sentences
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Dubbed the "Eye of Istanbul" by fans, Guler was famed for his iconic black-and-white images that captured the soul of the Turkish city.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
"They were the life and soul of the party, they were the Queen & King of our family. They were the glue that held us all together."
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Baseball’s obsession with velocity has dampened the soul of the sport.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026
And when the crying had cleansed my soul of the great weight of pity, I got up and ran home.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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