leaven

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“Weapons” has something for everyone: jump scares for horrorphiles, nods to classics like “Rashomon” and “Magnolia” for film buffs, and more than a few laughs to leaven the tension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

That’s in keeping with a director who likes to leaven something profound with something ordinary.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

There was gloss and sass to leaven the tough stuff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

In the evening we will start with the first dough and when it's complete we let it leaven and rise overnight.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2023

A leaven of love was left, it is true— Lancelot, Gareth, Aglovale and a few old dodderers like Sir Grummore and Sir Palomides: but the tone was set elsewhere.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White