lively

Example Sentences

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In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, the holiday overshadowed by the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

He's been in with more lively opponents, proving himself better.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s a lively university town with breweries everywhere, bikes zipping past on nearly every street, and the kind of easy smiles and hellos that make Midwest nice feel real.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

With the rise of junk journaling content on social media, the once solo pastime has turned into a lively social scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Tiny and lively, Elizebeth spoke of the days when code breaking could be done with pencil and paper.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield