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enliven

[en-lahy-vuhn] / ɛnˈlaɪ vən /


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Three other artists, now well-known, enliven these early years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

There’s also a petite variety in a 2-inch pot designed to enliven an office desk without taking up too much space.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

His impact was almost instant, first going past the outside edge of Jaiswal to enliven the crowd.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

If you’re looking to enliven jarred sauce or some plain tomato puree, you can never go wrong with enriching the latent flavors.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

She did regret, however, that the mad Englishman from Cambridge had decided not to come and enliven the mood.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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