as in exhilarating
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as in stimulating
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 enlivening
Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The look of it was so enlivening.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Cissy’s tiny and opinionated mother, Adelaide, shared the family’s modest apartment for six enlivening years.
—Miranda Seymour, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Aries’ pioneering, take-charge energy is enlivening and energizing for you.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
But Hitt has a special skill for enlivening the archive, and its gaps.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Amid all the fresh novelty enlivening the Southern barbecue scene, many old classics still shine.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
New rave shared many of the hallmarks of electroclash and dance-punk, two similarly frenetic and enlivening subgenres that had success on both sides of the Atlantic and throughout Europe.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Everything that's walked down the runway recently has just been mind-boggling and incredibly enlivening.
—Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The look of it was so enlivening.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
There is also enough cheese and schmaltz to go around, enlivening the more straightforward parts of the film.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Cissy’s tiny and opinionated mother, Adelaide, shared the family’s modest apartment for six enlivening years.
—Miranda Seymour, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Aries’ pioneering, take-charge energy is enlivening and energizing for you.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
But Hitt has a special skill for enlivening the archive, and its gaps.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Amid all the fresh novelty enlivening the Southern barbecue scene, many old classics still shine.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
New rave shared many of the hallmarks of electroclash and dance-punk, two similarly frenetic and enlivening subgenres that had success on both sides of the Atlantic and throughout Europe.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivening
Adjective
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But he was also clearly driven by an exhilarating streak of rebellion.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Almost deceivingly, Cry Baby is also exhilarating.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Apollo Neuro reviews have been piling up across the internet as more people try the wearable device that aims to rebalance the nervous system by stimulating the vagus nerve.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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In a new study published in PLOS, researchers analyzed 161 fossils with a new rapid and non-destructive protocol, based on stimulating the bone remains with an external energy source, called luminescence.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The moon in Aries also energizes your 11th house of friendships and future plans, so a social event or opportunity could feel exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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While the combination of editor Sarah Broshar’s relentless pacing and John Williams’ full-bodied score (which stands among the veteran composer’s finest) makes for an exciting watch throughout, the breathless action sequences are especially thrilling.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s not the most thrilling roadshow pitch, but is an actual investment thesis.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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And, for the moment, though this study presents even more thrilling evidence that perhaps humans, at this time, were able to control fire?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Amenities and experiences While there isn’t an on-site spa, the hotel can coordinate an in-room massage, and my hour with local massage therapist Yulia was such an invigorating way to start my day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Tanner Boyden, an affable thirtysomething, led an invigorating vinyasa class.—
Priyanka Mattoo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the afternoon, the likes of The Jack Wharff Band, MŌRIAH, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Drake Milligan and more also delivered rousing sets across the festival's footprint.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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To accomplish this, Zegna recruited Ron and Russell Mael and their Sparks band — on a night off from their international tour — to perform a rousing set that got the crowd dancing.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hawn since 1983, has long been a loving stepdad to her two kids.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Well, those folks might have a much more loving relationship with the Aether valve stem, which does away with a traditional Presta valve's problematic core.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Pour the lot into a blender, add ice, and your Moscow mule becomes even more of a warm-weather lounge-fellow.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enlivening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivening. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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