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Recent Examples of Synonyms for élan vital
Noun
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Now, there are dozens because of young couples living and raising children in the apartment buildings that rose despite the same opposition from the same people who opposed Mizner Park, the lifeblood of the city.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026 -
One official claimed that the administration has weighed easing the sanctions on Iran’s oil exports—the lifeblood of its economy—to reduce the spike in oil prices the war has brought.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area While cultural and culinary excursions to nearby towns are offered through the hotel, Río Perdido’s main appeal is its ability to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“élan vital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9lan%20vital. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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