come alive
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1
: to become excited and filled with energy
The crowd came alive when the singer appeared on stage.
2
: to become filled with activity
This neighborhood is quiet during the day, but it comes alive at night.
3
: to become exciting or appealing
In her kitchen, Italian food comes alive.
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Color is where circus stripes truly come alive, bright and bold in a classic two-tone motif.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
These sheets of paper were then handed over to programmers who inputted the numerical values to make the pencil drawings come alive on-screen.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
For pure spectacle, Mardi Gras World reveals how the city’s legendary floats come alive; Vue Orleans delivers 360-degree views and smart interactive storytelling; and New Orleans Secrets tours takes you inside haunted buildings after dark for a paranormal experience with real atmospheric bite.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
By Romy Gill For The New York Times Jaipur — India’s Pink City — is a place where history, culture and vibrant colors come alive in the most magical way.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
These sheets of paper were then handed over to programmers who inputted the numerical values to make the pencil drawings come alive on-screen.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
For pure spectacle, Mardi Gras World reveals how the city’s legendary floats come alive; Vue Orleans delivers 360-degree views and smart interactive storytelling; and New Orleans Secrets tours takes you inside haunted buildings after dark for a paranormal experience with real atmospheric bite.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
By Romy Gill For The New York Times Jaipur — India’s Pink City — is a place where history, culture and vibrant colors come alive in the most magical way.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Come alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20alive. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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