come alive
idiom
1
: to become excited and filled with energy
The crowd came alive when the singer appeared on stage.
2
: to become filled with activity
This neighborhood is quiet during the day, but it comes alive at night.
3
: to become exciting or appealing
In her kitchen, Italian food comes alive.
Examples of come alive in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
And yet the essays in here seem to come alive in unmooring that identity match.
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Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2024
At the same time, animals will also come alive in a unique way, particularly nocturnal creatures.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
Morgana Are there any specific places that come alive during the winter months?
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
On March 15, at the Dress for Success Palm Beaches annual fundraising luncheon in West Palm Beach, Clark’s story will come alive and be recounted to the guests.
—Linda Marx, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
But those trinkets come alive when worn by the actors, who are simply superb.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
Weekends come alive with live music on the patio, creating a delightful atmosphere for wine enthusiasts.
—Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2024
Allowing Travis Kelce to break free and come alive in the fourth quarter (16-, 13-, 9- and 22-yard grabs) led to a pair of tying field goals.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
During winter, the hills come alive with skiers and snowboarders, from the experienced to newbies taking their very first lessons.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 2 Jan. 2024
Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2024
At the same time, animals will also come alive in a unique way, particularly nocturnal creatures.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
Morgana Are there any specific places that come alive during the winter months?
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
On March 15, at the Dress for Success Palm Beaches annual fundraising luncheon in West Palm Beach, Clark’s story will come alive and be recounted to the guests.
—Linda Marx, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
But those trinkets come alive when worn by the actors, who are simply superb.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
Weekends come alive with live music on the patio, creating a delightful atmosphere for wine enthusiasts.
—Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2024
Allowing Travis Kelce to break free and come alive in the fourth quarter (16-, 13-, 9- and 22-yard grabs) led to a pair of tying field goals.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
During winter, the hills come alive with skiers and snowboarders, from the experienced to newbies taking their very first lessons.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 2 Jan. 2024
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“Come alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20alive. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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