lifeblood

noun

life·blood ˈlīf-ˈbləd

-ˌbləd

Synonyms of lifeblood next

: blood regarded as the seat of vitality

: a vital or life-giving force or component

freedom of inquiry is the lifeblood of a university

Examples of lifeblood in a Sentence

The town's lifeblood has always been its fishing industry. The neighborhoods are the lifeblood of this city. the lifeblood that flows through his veins

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Employees are the lifeblood of any organization, and their contributions are essential to achieving meaningful results. —

Dana Berg, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Once the town’s economic lifeblood, its ruins are now being fought over by both armies. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024 Remember that data is the lifeblood of AI, so high-quality, representative data is essential for optimal AI performance. 5. —

Yuriy Gnatyuk, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Vampires are the ones sweeping in and sucking the lifeblood out of residents. —

Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lifeblood