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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.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for élan vital
Noun
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Diesel — the lifeblood of the global economy — is also facing a crunch.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The Parkway East is one of Pittsburgh's main arteries and on it, the lifeblood of our region flows.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Bradley’s transatlantic life is a tale of artistic freedom and recognition earned at the cost of exile.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Though Kneeland largely kept his personal life private, Mancera had shared photos with the late NFL player on social media dating back to at least 2022, including several posts supporting him during his second season with the Cowboys.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“élan vital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9lan%20vital. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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