The only radioactive element among the lanthanoids is:
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  1. Promethium.
Explanation:
Promethium is a lanthanoid element with the symbol Pm and atomic number 61. All of its isotopes are radioactive. Gadolinium, holmium and neodynium are lanthanoids but are not radio active.
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