life force
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of life force
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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The visual, thematic constant, though, is water as a haven and a poetic life force that feeds renewal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
Her life force is so big, but her death drive is so big.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2025
If diversity was the allure of Ozy, it was also its life force.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2024
His Durga has no body, her life force represented by a flickering candle, much like the candles that are part of the protests.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
At the burial he sprinkled earth on the coffin, and I felt as though he were leaving a part of his own life force in the grave.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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