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Recent Examples of Synonyms for élan vital
Noun
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Experimentation and evolution are the lifeblood of pop-ups.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026 -
The Purple Line, which was originally planned to deliver commuters from San Ysidro through Southeast County to Mission Valley and Sorrento Mesa, will be a lifeblood for the South County transportation system when it is completed.—
Chris Roberts,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now, Cuba may be experiencing the most profound moment of economic uncertainty that the island’s residents have endured in decades if not over their entire lives.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Salazar-Thompson’s ingenious new version of Hammett’s noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San Francisco’s underbelly to hilarious life.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“élan vital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9lan%20vital. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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