live up to

phrase

Synonyms of live up tonext
: to act or be in accordance with
had no intention of living up to his promise

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This sporty style lives up to its name by offering crisp comfort, courtesy of the brand’s signature Omni-Freeze technology. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Costco has retail's most devoted fans Costco is well known for its generous pizza and hot dog meals, and the tenders appear to live up to that reputation. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Located in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, this 18th floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo lives up to its Shoreline Towers name. Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 This Marriott Bonvoy property lives up to the elegance and sophistication of the brand, with clean timber interiors, neutral tones and pops of sapphire. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for live up to

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“Live up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20up%20to. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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