élan vital

noun

Definition of élan vitalnext
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Recent Examples of élan vital And a mention that Victor was a big believer in the philosophical concept of elan vital, the idea that all organic material holds an intangible force willing it into being. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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  1. lifeblood
  2. Shakti
  3. life
Noun
  • This, in turn, slashed creator revenues and sent independent creators—the emotional lifeblood of the platform—into uproar.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Since diesel is the lifeblood of the supply chain, a rise in fuel costs will likely result in higher prices charged by wholesalers in response to elevated transport expenses, some analysts said.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of lifeblood
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  • The Sweetest Kill is produced by Atomic Features, in association with Shakti Sol Productions.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
  • David Gallego handled cinematography, Shakti Bhagchandani the editing, and the production design is courtesy of Jamie Morgan Lapsley.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of Shakti
Noun
  • The fires have spread thick smoke and disrupted daily life, including at the Tour de France.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Saturn stations retrograde in your 4th House of Home, asking you to review roots, responsibilities, memories, living arrangements, and the emotional systems underneath your private life.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
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“élan vital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9lan%20vital. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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