livening (up)

present participle of liven (up)
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to the bandleader tried to liven up the party by playing more energetic music so people would dance

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stimulating
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  • My grandparents have found that compression socks help relieve some of the discomfort and swelling that comes from prolonged restricted movement by stimulating circulation in your legs.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At night, a retinoid or retinol is one of the best ingredients for improving fine lines and stimulating collagen over time.
    Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Livening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livening%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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