as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
this re-creation of a town in the Old West really vivifies the history that visitors learned in school
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Pruning stimulates new growth, and those new leaves are leaf miners’ favorite, so the problem will only get worse.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026 -
Pedunculagin stimulates the release of enzymes that trigger NO synthesis, thereby reducing blood pressure as NO levels increase.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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This subtle friction animates World Rhythms.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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The hotel’s immersive aesthetic is the work of Venu Juneja, the art and design consultant whose vision animates every corner of the property without crowding it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Vivifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivifies. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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