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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Cerny’s last visit to Valparaiso University was in 2012 to promote a set of audio Bible recordings featuring a who’s who of famed names lending their vocals to bring to life greats of the scripture.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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, 13 May 2025
The 16-track set, which took two years to bring to life, is a reflection of her deepest thoughts and her tendency to overthink.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 9 May 2025
To wit: Four new Reverso Tribute references see Jaeger-LeCoultre tapping its Métiers Rares atelier for expertise in miniature enamel painting, paillonnage, grand feu enamel, and guillochage in order to bring to life scenes from the Shahnameh, the Persian epic poem that includes depictions of polo.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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, 13 May 2025
The 16-track set, which took two years to bring to life, is a reflection of her deepest thoughts and her tendency to overthink.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 9 May 2025
To wit: Four new Reverso Tribute references see Jaeger-LeCoultre tapping its Métiers Rares atelier for expertise in miniature enamel painting, paillonnage, grand feu enamel, and guillochage in order to bring to life scenes from the Shahnameh, the Persian epic poem that includes depictions of polo.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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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 21 May. 2025.
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