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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
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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.
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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.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
Marie-Lou is inspired and enlivened by the experimental show.
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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.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
The earthy background palate is enlivened by pops of coral and deep burgundy, the custom furnishings personalized by paintings, sculptures, and gorgeous books.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The room is enlivened by a small green wall section.
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Adam Williams
april 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
In essence, Bright Lights, Big City, instead of being emotionally provoking and riveting, is distressingly gray and tedious, enlivened only by Fox’s gifted histrionics.
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Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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.
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Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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.
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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
The earthy background palate is enlivened by pops of coral and deep burgundy, the custom furnishings personalized by paintings, sculptures, and gorgeous books.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The room is enlivened by a small green wall section.
—
Adam Williams
april 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
In essence, Bright Lights, Big City, instead of being emotionally provoking and riveting, is distressingly gray and tedious, enlivened only by Fox’s gifted histrionics.
—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivened
Adjective
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If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other?
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But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.
Verb
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But women retain responsive desire—which comes from being stimulated, or from stimulating themselves.
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Long-term state investment in infrastructure has stimulated enterprise.
Adjective
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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.
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Andrew’s Nathan Saleh has rarely felt so exhilarated after making an out.
Adjective
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Annecy, which was established as a bi-annual event in 1960 and shifted to a yearly event in 1998, hosts a main competition every year, with roughly 10 or so animated films of all types — from 2D to 3D to stop-motion — competing for the Cristal for Best Feature Film.
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The film features an original score by acclaimed composer Christophe Beck, whose iconic work on Disney’s Frozen and Frozen II has resonated with audiences around the world and helped define a generation of animated storytelling.
Adjective
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Antonelli versus Russell in Canada came close, but this season would feel invigorated by a bit of proper beef.
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Soaring energy prices and power shortages in Africa, triggered by the Iran war, is leading to public calls for nuclear cooperation and re-invigorated interest in long-term nuclear energy plans, which are underway in more than 20 of the 54 African countries.
Adjective
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Sleeping well is an important part of feeling energized, focused, and calm throughout the day.
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But the dog days of summer stand no chance against Brandon Dorlus — as energized, motivated and driven as ever after a breakthrough second season.
Adjective
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Customers will also notice a refreshed visual identity.
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So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.
Adjective
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed renewed interest in what is known as the India-Middle-East-Europe Economic Corridor.
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The comments appeared to spook oil traders, with Brent and WTI crude both moving higher on fears of renewed escalation, though crude remains below the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level.
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“Enlivened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivened. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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