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enliven

[en-lahy-vuhn] / ɛnˈlaɪ vən /


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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

Three other artists, now well-known, enliven these early years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

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

“I was always encouraged to embellish my flower painting with caterpillars, summer birds and such little animals, in the same manner as landscape painters do, to enliven the one through the other.”

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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