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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The Horror Unleashed maze will bring to life the original 1974 horror film as visitors follow in the footsteps of Leatherface’s victims through a cemetery, gas station and the Sawyer family home in a scene-by-scene linear retelling of the horrifying story.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Each part of the law takes time and effort to bring to life, as CEJA is a huge piece of legislation, advocates said.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Co-produced with Marvel Studios in association with Atomic Cartoons, this show will bring to life pint-sized kid versions of our favorite heroes, including Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Panther, and Captain America.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 11 Aug. 2025
What started as a dream to honor their daughter’s big moment soon became something extraordinary — a once-in-a-lifetime celebration that took nearly two years to bring to life and unfolded on a scale few could imagine.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Each part of the law takes time and effort to bring to life, as CEJA is a huge piece of legislation, advocates said.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Co-produced with Marvel Studios in association with Atomic Cartoons, this show will bring to life pint-sized kid versions of our favorite heroes, including Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Panther, and Captain America.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 11 Aug. 2025
What started as a dream to honor their daughter’s big moment soon became something extraordinary — a once-in-a-lifetime celebration that took nearly two years to bring to life and unfolded on a scale few could imagine.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 July 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 Sep. 2025.
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