liven

Example Sentences

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Pecans add crunch and texture to soups, walnuts liven up pasta dishes and Marcona almonds bring a buttery, salty note to verdant salads.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2025

Some people even threw in extra theatrics and party favors to liven up their pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024

Muslims liven up their iftar spreads with their own local delicacies.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

Yang Hyun-Jun, who also helped liven up Celtic from the bench, then teed up Palma for the simplest of finishes.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2024

Peter and Linda, if she were to visit him, would undoubtedly liven up the Cambridge scene.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson