lifeblood
noun
life·blood
ˈlīf-ˈbləd 
-ˌbləd
1
: blood regarded as the seat of vitality
2
: a vital or life-giving force or component
freedom of inquiry is the lifeblood of a university
Examples of lifeblood in a Sentence
The town's lifeblood has always been its fishing industry.
The neighborhoods are the lifeblood of this city.
the lifeblood that flows through his veins
Recent Examples on the Web
Just as sap is the lifeblood of the maple tree, maple syrup is the lifeblood of Canada.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Direct targeting, industry-relevant ads and enriching content are the lifeblood of the platform.
—Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Of course, water is the lifeblood of our state and district.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
General stores are the lifeblood of small towns, in good times and in bad.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Direct targeting, industry-relevant ads and enriching content are the lifeblood of the platform.
—Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Of course, water is the lifeblood of our state and district.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
General stores are the lifeblood of small towns, in good times and in bad.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
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lifeblood
noun
life·blood
ˈlīf-ˈbləd
: something that gives strength and energy
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