come alive

phrase

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.

Examples of come alive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ibiza’s Sublimotion has similar haute ambitions, pairing 12 diners together in a room that will come alive with otherworldly projections and performers. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

When the conversation turned to the subject of war, however, the president would come alive, describing the kinds of fighter jets Russia used to bombard rebel positions in Syria and naming towns with stubborn pockets of resistance. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

The Jersey Shore is beloved for its diverse beach towns, many of which feature lively boardwalks lined with classic amusement rides, restaurants, bars, and shops that come alive each summer. — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Rhymes for come alive

• archive
• arrive
• beehive
• connive
• contrive
• deprive
• derive
• khedive
• revive
• survive
• dive
• drive