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lifeblood

[lahyf-bluhd] / ˈlaɪfˌblʌd /
NOUN
essence
Synonyms
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aspect basis bottom line character core crux element meaning nature principle quality reality root soul spirit structure substance
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attribute backbone base being bottom burden caliber constitution entity essentiality fiber form fundamentals germ grain kernel life marrow meat nitty-gritty nub nucleus pith point property quiddity quintessence stuff timber vein
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be-all and end-all chief constituent essentia main idea name of game virtuality
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abstract exterior exteriority outside top
NOUN
life
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activity growth heart soul
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being breath brio dash energy enthusiasm entity esprit essence excitement get-up-and-go go impulse liveliness oomph sentience sparkle verve viability vigor vitality vivacity zest zing
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high spirits élan élan vital
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apathy dullness inactivity indifference lethargy
NOUN
quintessence
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apotheosis
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bottom distillation epitome essentiality extract gist heart kernel marrow pith quiddity soul spirit stuff substance ultimate
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last word virtuality
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exteriority outside
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extra
NOUN
whole blood
Synonyms
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arterial blood blood venous blood

Example Sentences

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“Investors are going to be focused on that metric and trends there, given engagement is really the lifeblood of the company and really what fuels the long-term revenue and earnings growth.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"Football was his lifeblood," said Jordan, noting that after the Bradford fire, Yorath attended the funerals of all those who died.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“Cargo remains the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. American farmers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers all depend on how well we move that cargo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Data centers are the lifeblood of the AI industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Cows remain the lifeblood of the Dinka culture.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau