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Recent Examples of Synonyms for élan vital
Noun
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The escapades of the very hot bi/pansexuals Gael (Tommy Martinez) and Malika (Zuri Adele), who is also polyamorous, really keep the lifeblood of the show circulating.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Barchart Applebee’s AND IHOP Franchisee Concerns Franchisees are the system’s lifeblood.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The story of a violent but ultimately fruitful encounter between Norman and Saxon worlds was coherent, accessible, and deeply relevant to the ideas and customs that still undergird much of British (and American) life.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Future At NASA, the future of exoplanet science will emphasize finding rocky planets similar to Earth and studying their atmospheres for biosignatures — any characteristic, element, molecule, substance, or feature that can be used as evidence of past or present life, says the space agency.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“élan vital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9lan%20vital. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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