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
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Adjective
The look of it was so enlivening.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivening
Adjective
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The series examines the exhilarating lives of local and international professional players both on and off the field.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Witnessing the present is incredibly different, but no less exhilarating.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mowing regularly and at the proper height promotes a lush, dense lawn by stimulating root growth and lateral shoot development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Another benefit of cutting rates would be stimulating the purchase of steel-heavy purchases like appliances and cars, Kopf said.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kurt's key takeaways Security updates rarely feel exciting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Houston should be one of the most exciting teams in the tournament, and that’s in large part because of Flemings.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All the while, Oh and Comer’s slow dance of antagonism crossed with infatuation is some of the most thrilling acting in recent television memory.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, Paveletzke missed a floater with two seconds left that sent the game to a thrilling overtime.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, explore 20 green nail ideas for spring that feel fresh and invigorating.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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He was welcomed back by a rousing ovation Friday at Ball Arena.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our 100-year-old municipal golf course needs major renovations and updating; the clubhouse needs some loving care.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jensen described Bridegan as controlling and money-obsessed, while portraying Gardner as a loving mother.—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Shawkat, with her warm, amused eyes and her mop of curls, is a perfect carrier for Mae’s air of abjection, flopping around her bed like a horny, gloomy Raggedy Ann.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Enlivening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivening. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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