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
Herzog said he wanted to tackle the Breuer in part because he believes architects should look to revamp existing historic buildings and enliven what already exists instead of striving to only create from scratch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 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
Many words convey subtle shades of meaning, provide glimpses into the history of the language, conform to elegant principles of assembly, or enliven prose with distinctive imagery, sound, and rhythm.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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