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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Oliver is intoxicating and exhilarating to watch.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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Sunday’s race — in all its freezing, exhilarating, emotional glory — is not about speed or perfection.—
Mark Woods,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your 3rd House of Communication receives a stimulating Solar Eclipse, creating a fresh channel for neighborhood ties and the everyday conversations that keep life moving.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Dandelion tea helps digestion and gut health by protecting liver health, stimulating bile production, and supporting a healthy microbiome (community of microbes in the gut).—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What matchup Wednesday looks the most exciting?—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Discoveries The new guard of American talent, Diotima, Ashlyn and Aisling Camps are consistently exciting and increasingly sophisticated in new and modern ways of dressing.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Now repeat for nine more songs that are sometimes thrilling and sometimes too much—beats wound beyond the point of pleasure, mixes overwhelmed with shrapnel.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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In speedskating, the Netherlands’ Xandra Velzeboer won gold in the women’s 500-meter final, and her countryman Jens van ’t Wout won gold in the men’s 1,000 meters in a thrilling photo finish.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But it’s presented here with invigorating flourishes that encircle the story within specific moments in time, while also granting it a stirring dramatic transcendence.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Distilling the essence of a 300-page book into a few pithy phrases is an invigorating activity for creative writing students of all ages.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pair promised that, despite a rousing reaction during festival slots and independent screenings, it would never be made available for home viewing.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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One of the morning’s most rousing speeches came from Ismahan Abdullahi, a nonprofit leader and high-ranking member of the Board of Directors for the San Diego County Water Authority.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There was choreographed dancing, a DJ, and mounted posters of Flemister where people could write loving words in colorful markers.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tea is presented alongside the ritualistic high pour synonymous with Moroccan tradition, which is not only an enjoyable spectacle, but a gesture of warm welcome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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This week’s storms are especially welcome because the statewide snowpack has been lagging after weeks of unusually warm, dry weather.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Enlivening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivening. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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