lifeblood
noun
life·blood
ˈlīf-ˈbləd 
-ˌbləd
1
: blood regarded as the seat of vitality
2
: 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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Just as sap is the lifeblood of the maple tree, maple syrup is the lifeblood of Canada.
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Stewart Southey, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Small-business owners are the lifeblood of communities.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Just as sap is the lifeblood of the maple tree, maple syrup is the lifeblood of Canada.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Direct targeting, industry-relevant ads and enriching content are the lifeblood of the platform.
—Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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lifeblood
noun
life·blood
ˈlīf-ˈbləd
: something that gives strength and energy
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