lively

Example Sentences

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Newcastle United's Lewis Hall is a natural left-back, which will be of value, and he showed his quality in a lively cameo against Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The historian Rachel Trethewey corrects that in a lively biography, “Muv,” which takes its title from the nickname Sydney’s children bestowed on her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s a lively university town with breweries everywhere, bikes zipping past on nearly every street, and the kind of easy smiles and hellos that make Midwest nice feel real.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Then 2nd could itself become a lively street with the stores and restaurants a “district” needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

At night and on weekends, there were often lively discussions around her kitchen table, sometimes with friends—mostly Jewish intellectuals.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady