enlivening

Example Sentences

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A year after “Cosby” became a runaway success, ABC responded with “Growing Pains,” which cast Kirk Cameron as the zany jokester enlivening that show’s Seaver household.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025

She touted her efforts to forge change, and smiled as she talked about enlivening downtown with night markets and music festivals on the waterfront.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

In some other realm, the football career and its showbiz afterlife, pitching rental cars and enlivening spoofery, would have warranted the plain-old Great American treatment.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Friends, family and former bosses recalled in interviews how Umberger had a knack for enlivening rooms and conversations.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2023

“Of course I would rather be with Arthur. An educated man is always an enlivening companion.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson