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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This immersive theatrical experience blends history and mystery as professional performers bring to life a suspenseful tale inspired by true Florida lore and timeless crime fiction.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Boletaria might be an easier world to bring to life on film as well.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Using cutting-edge theoretical models and data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists have transformed astronomical observations into detailed 3D models of cosmic objects — models that anyone can explore virtually or even bring to life with a 3D printer.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 7 May 2025
Its design and performance bring to life a concept often seen in movies and stories about the future of transportation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Boletaria might be an easier world to bring to life on film as well.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Using cutting-edge theoretical models and data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists have transformed astronomical observations into detailed 3D models of cosmic objects — models that anyone can explore virtually or even bring to life with a 3D printer.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 7 May 2025
Its design and performance bring to life a concept often seen in movies and stories about the future of transportation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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