élan vital

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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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Noun
  • Partnerships with artists, fans, media outlets, sponsors, vendors or community stakeholders are the lifeblood of long-term brand growth.
    Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Whether such moves are enough to safeguard the company at a time when its lifeblood is increasingly under threat remains to be seen, but Shelley is optimistic.
    Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Folks can read more about end-of-life doula training and practices, and search a directory, on the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance website.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.
    Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

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“élan vital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9lan%20vital. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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