life force

noun

: élan vital

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Throughout the forties and fifties, Mary Kay inhaled Stanley as a life force. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 Understanding the physical form of things—their shape and texture, their branching or rooting qualities—was key to understanding their being, their life force, their essence. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 Conviction is the life force behind sustained performance. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 In astrology, the sun is a symbol of our vitality, identity and life force. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for life force

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of life force was in 1848

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“Life force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20force. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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