as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
in most instances it's a good idea to enliven a speech with a joke or two
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Recent Examples of enlivened
Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Though Worthy’s spirit enlivened the group — he could be seen dancing and sharing team handshakes with other wideouts during practice this week — the Chiefs also welcomed receiver Rashee Rice back into their meeting rooms.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The discussion was enlivened by questions from a packed house of students and cinephiles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
But rather than overwhelm the property, these additions have enlivened it, drawing a broader crowd to its idyllic grounds and helping a younger generation connect with the island’s slower rhythms, far from its glitzy beach clubs.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The moody combination is enlivened with fiery fabrics.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Sophisticated polka dots, gingham, stripes and tartan enlivened the look with color.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
As the first designer at Dior to lead both menswear and womenswear, Johnathan Anderson continued his vision for the house balancing formality with ease and tradition with modernity enlivened by his signature whimsical flourish.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
By contrast, Accra, the nation’s capital, with its Parliamentary Building and Black Star Square, is enlivened by streams of mellow banter and commerce.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Though Worthy’s spirit enlivened the group — he could be seen dancing and sharing team handshakes with other wideouts during practice this week — the Chiefs also welcomed receiver Rashee Rice back into their meeting rooms.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The discussion was enlivened by questions from a packed house of students and cinephiles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
But rather than overwhelm the property, these additions have enlivened it, drawing a broader crowd to its idyllic grounds and helping a younger generation connect with the island’s slower rhythms, far from its glitzy beach clubs.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The moody combination is enlivened with fiery fabrics.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Sophisticated polka dots, gingham, stripes and tartan enlivened the look with color.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
As the first designer at Dior to lead both menswear and womenswear, Johnathan Anderson continued his vision for the house balancing formality with ease and tradition with modernity enlivened by his signature whimsical flourish.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivened
Verb
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The team also hopes to explore whether microscopic scaffolds can guide human cell growth and if the body can be stimulated to complete tissue regeneration once printing begins.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since signing to Matador, the band has sharpened its sound into a quirky, exhilarated alt-pop, too uncanny to be dance-punk and too lively to be slacker rock.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Figgis says, instead of crushing Coppola, the dramatic turn of events left him exhilarated.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The animated pic also included an LGBTQ relationship between Buzz’s best friend and commander, Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba), and her wife, Kiko, with glimpses of their life as a couple and an onscreen kiss.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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The animated session felt less like a demonstration and more like a homecoming.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nowhere was this more evident than in the accessories categories, which felt invigorated and ready to capture the imagination of clients globally.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The lone exception was Williams, who instead seemed invigorated by what had just occurred.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This energy creates an energized and active vibe.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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The industry that got away Modern-day Americans know coffee as a morning pick-me-up, but historical accounts place the beverage in the hands of Sufi monks in Yemen, who sipped on coffee to remain energized through late-night prayer rituals.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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Each year, Indiana Landmarks releases the list to advocate for the sites in hope of educating people and attracting developers, individuals and organizations to contribute financially and help these buildings find a refreshed purpose.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The first is the fundamental need to rest, the second is to awaken or feel renewed energy, and the third is to heal.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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That outlook could reflect renewed concern about growth and unemployment.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Enlivened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivened. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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