LEAVENED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

leavened

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past tense of leaven

as in enlivened

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This power plant is Mercedes-AMG’s new-generation M177 EVO, enhanced and enlivened by a flat-plane crankshaft, a feature normally associated with shrieking supercar engines.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
But traditional, romantic silhouettes also felt new in intricate lace at Sareh Nouri, while the corset, which remains a favorite for today’s brides, were enlivened with lace at Galia Lahav and Heli Kelkstein.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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With Hydra, Foster imbued his urban vision into ancient craft, highlighting the design innovation and the expertise of Murano’s master glassmakers.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
The spirituality throughout is imbued with a solemn reverence more Catholic than Baptist.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026

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Six of 2026’s 20 highest-grossing films domestically are animated, according to Box Office Mojo, and all six are rated PG.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
That sentiment has animated much of the administration’s foreign policy over the past two years, and its approach to Europe has been no exception.

— Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

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The bar serves up a lighter menu of small bites, like tempura black cod with ginger-sesame dipping sauce and succulent local halibut suffused with cilantro and basil.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Even after users log off, the material world is suffused with spirit.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of suffused

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Ancestral stories shared at family gatherings and trips to powwows across the island community steeped her awareness into adulthood.

— Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
In one study of bags from eight brands, a bag steeped at 95°C (203 degrees Fahrenheit) for five minutes released more than 10,000 particles.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026

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