leavened

verb

past tense of leaven
as in enlivened

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  1. enlivened
  2. infused
  3. imbued
  4. animated
  5. suffused
  6. steeped
  7. inoculated
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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
Definition of enlivened
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  • Flavors are divided by Nice (no alcohol), non-dairy and naughty (alcohol infused).
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Each fragrance is infused with a high concentration that’s said to intensify over time.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of infused
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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
Definition of imbued
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  • Now, with the release of the feature-length animated The Cat in the Hat, the company kicks off an anticipated three-film slate and a year-long celebration of Geisel’s seven decades of influence.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The three shorts categories – animated, documentary and live action – already use qualifying festivals, as does documentary feature.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of animated
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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
Definition of steeped
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  • About 100,000 people in the United States are inoculated with the rabies vaccine each year after being exposed, the CDC said.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The raccoon bites into it and becomes inoculated within their oral cavity.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of inoculated
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