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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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However, this is an ideal time to reconnect with our inner light.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
21 Aug. 2025
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Press ‘reveal’ and a panel over the compartment moves over to allow the crystal and metal ornament to extend, its inner light shimmering over the grille.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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San Diego State coach Sean Lewis still regards high school signings as the lifeblood of a program.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Dec. 2025
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Rivers and coastlines were our first highways, the lifeblood of trade, exploration, and connection.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, Kalambay casts doubt on the idea that Ilunga was fearful for his own or his family’s life.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Yet, outside Ashton, which has attracted national journalists for its rail links to London and high footfall, life in the other small towns which make up the constituency continues much the same.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“élan vital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9lan%20vital. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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