enliven
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Michaela’s verve for life helps to enliven Francesca, especially after John’s death.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
A complex cider with enough of a tart kick to enliven any cocktail hour.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
His impact was almost instant, first going past the outside edge of Jaiswal to enliven the crowd.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
And for me, one of my secret weapons — just a dash of Hood cream is going to really enrich or enliven any dish that you're making.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024
It had placed Archie at a disadvantage for the first time as assigner because Rollo had only been the curtain raiser, a bit of amusement Obie had arranged to enliven the proceedings.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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