bring (something) to life

idiom

: to make (something) very interesting, appealing, or exciting
She brings history to life with her books.

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Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery, according to a news release. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025 There’s so many biomes to bring to life and so many majestic and beautiful locations to take inspiration from. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025 Give me an example of an element from the novels that was a challenge to bring to life in Season 3. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 At the heart of the contemporary Western drama series, Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly bring to life a back and forth love story between rancher Staten Kirkland and lavender farmer, dance hall owner and piano player extraordinare Quinn O’Grady. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring (something) to life

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“Bring (something) to life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20%28something%29%20to%20life. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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