life force

noun

: élan vital

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Again, unlike in the classic, Sanchez and the skilled cast gift us with a powerhouse life force flowing almost from the opening scene that drives through the evening. — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Each showcases human actors and their dedication to their craft in a moment when machines are attempting to replace a face, voice and life force. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 But Britton wasn’t asking about the rat’s body, but its life force. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 Throughout the forties and fifties, Mary Kay inhaled Stanley as a life force. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for life force

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of life force was in 1848

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“Life force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20force. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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