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liven

[lahy-vuhn] / ˈlaɪ vən /




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The reunion with Yamamoto – who left Soundgarden around 1989 -- for the Rock Hall show went a long way to livening the festivities.

From Los Angeles Times

Pecans add crunch and texture to soups, walnuts liven up pasta dishes and Marcona almonds bring a buttery, salty note to verdant salads.

From Salon

Cuts to the president, tucked away in his secure box, provided a few jump scares throughout the night, sometimes even livening up the moment.

From Salon

The production design is colorful and cozy, livening the film with its own cheerful visual throughline.

From Salon

Fresh faces with breakout performances can liven things up for you, or you can tune in for the comforts of veterans like Kathy Bates or Harrison Ford.

From Salon