breathe (new) life into
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: to give new energy and excitement to (something)
She is credited with breathing new life into contemporary art.
The singer managed to breathe life into some tired old songs.
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—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Furnishings, lighting, and soundscapes now breathe life into the space.
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The supporting cast are major character actor pros who play multiple characters and breathe life into the many faces throughout their lives.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
The decision by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Glenn Yamahiro on Aug. 19 might breathe new life into the lawsuit that Robinson's mother, Sheena Scarbrough, filed in June 2024.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Furnishings, lighting, and soundscapes now breathe life into the space.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The supporting cast are major character actor pros who play multiple characters and breathe life into the many faces throughout their lives.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Breathe (new) life into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathe%20%28new%29%20life%20into. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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