26984 words

lifeblood

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
the thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else:

Examples:

Tourism is the lifeblood of Hawaii's economy.
2
the thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else:

Examples:

Tourism is the lifeblood of Hawaii’s economy.
3
the most important thing that someone or something needs in order to continue to exist or operate:

Examples:

Education is the lifeblood of a knowledge-based economy.
She is fantastic at new product development, which is our lifeblood.

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