LEAVENING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

leavening

verb

Definition of leavening

present participle of leaven

as in enlivening

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The adaptation resets Sophocles’ tragedy to Aztec culture in a transposition that is both visually and musically enlivening.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The country’s multicultural nature means people rarely have to go far to find an enlivening spot to watch Italy, Croatia, Mexico and countless other national teams.

— Shelby Blackley, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of enlivening

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This invigorating excerpt was written by then-Director of Information at the State Department of Education Bernice McCullar.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The invigorating Korean scrub offered in their jjimjilbang (Korean spa) always leaves me glowing, but only when applied pre-treatment—the heat of a sauna can irritate recovering skin.

— Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of invigorating

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But also tell me about infusing the character with some of your sense of humor and comedic timing.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026
Those perfectly pungent elements rip through the savory pastrami perfectly, infusing every bite with a slightly prickly tang.

— Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of infusing

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Countless hours since last December were spent writing scripts, doing voices, writing and composing pieces of original music, editing, and, of course, animating.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
In both cases, the animating force is not social conservatism alone but hostility toward immigrants, and toward Muslims in particular.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of animating

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The production’s director, José Luis Valenzuela, said imbuing the ancient play with the political tones of current times helped highlight the eternal primacy of the values present in the text without explicitly talking about Latino communities.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
The dress was part of couturier Wes Gordon’s debut as the creative director for the label, updating classic design codes synonymous with the brand while imbuing the collection with a distinctly casual bent.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of imbuing

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The effectiveness of the standard flu shot typically ranges from 22% to 56% in inoculating the population against the illness, according to Mayo Clinic.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Soldiers were self-inoculating without quarantine—which led to rampant rates of infection.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of inoculating

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The threat of shattered glass if the bottle breaks, the subsequent odor suffusing all the items in your carryon, liquids seeping dangerously close to electronics—none of it sounds like a good idea.

— Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffusing

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Meanwhile, steeping the banana peels in milk gives the topping an extra layer of banana flavor without adding extra fruit or moisture.

— Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
When her plants need a bit of extra support, Etemadipour might also add leftover tea by re-steeping tea leaves and using the second, weaker cup directly in her garden.

— Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026

Definition of steeping

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