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verb

past tense of enliven

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of enlivened
Adjective
The irony was painful in that, seemingly overnight, the very things that most enlivened and sustained me—reading, watching movies, seeing friends, making love, sitting quietly by myself—were crowded out by a child whose needs absorbed nearly all of my energy and time. Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Hayes’ 3-pointer from the midcourt logo to end the first quarter keyed the Valkyries’ 24-9 second-quarter surge and enlivened a Golden State group that had started the game sluggishly. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The production will be enlivened by swing dancing and live jazz music. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 This retreat on Wisconsin‘s Oconomowoc Lake embraces those familiar cues but reimagines them on a much grander scale, pairing traditional lake-house materials with thoughtfully layered interiors enlivened by vibrant color and bold pattern. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Though only half the length of their 2025 breakthrough debut, the New York quartet’s second album is dense with ideas and enlivened by purpose. Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026 Pete Crow-Armstrong then enlivened the dugout in the ninth with a nifty headfirst slide and swim move to avoid the tag as the Pirates played the infield in. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 For naturemaxxing, that means a desire to create surroundings that are enlivened with plants, layered green spaces, and outdoor views, says Andrews. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 Marie-Lou is inspired and enlivened by the experimental show. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026 The same aesthetic and spontaneous curves extend to the lobby bar area, which is enlivened by bronze plaster finishes and was achieved with the manual work of mill workers on-site. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivened
Adjective
  • The revived Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis for the fourth year on Friday and Saturday.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 July 2026
  • If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other?
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Throughout Milo's healing, Haarburger sought ways to keep him entertained and mentally stimulated.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • So the majority of product [is] stimulated by patient interaction, and the hero product has to be the Polish.
    Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The band, expanded to include touring keyboardist Loren Gold, seemed exhilarated, if a little stiff at times, a first-night quibble that will surely self-correct.
    Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Andrew’s Nathan Saleh has rarely felt so exhilarated after making an out.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Adjective
  • The animated family adventure should dig up about $20 million for Paramount through the weekend.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Aaron Pierre brings the character to life after years of comic book and animated stories.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Maxo sounds invigorated, finding the middle ground between Personification’s slack delivery and the tonal pliability that made Brandon Banks and Weight of the World so immediate.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Antonelli versus Russell in Canada came close, but this season would feel invigorated by a bit of proper beef.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • About 37,000 customers across the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe region were without power Saturday night after transmission lines were de-energized due to the Hawk Fire in Nevada.
    Brandon Downs, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • And a younger world-view, energized and actively looking for solutions, certainly feels like ingenuity.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Now in their second generation, the Bose QC Headphones have received a refreshed industrial design with new and modern styling.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The refreshed schedule on Love’s page shows 11 concerts slated for this fall or next year.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • Today, the festival has found renewed momentum at the Seaport, which Schrager believes better reflects the energy of modern New York while providing room to continue expanding.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement However, renewed hostilities—and Iran’s targeting of several commercial vessels—has caused prices to soar once more.
    Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 July 2026

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“Enlivened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivened. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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