liven up
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Hamm said that cameos can liven up a sketch or prop up a flatlining monologue, and at that moment he was joined by Kieren Culkin, who recently won an Oscar for “A Real Pain.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2025
Yang Hyun-Jun, who also helped liven up Celtic from the bench, then teed up Palma for the simplest of finishes.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2024
Eat: Candied orange peel and saffron liven up lamb with rice in this celebratory Afghan dish.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2023
Members often liven up the proceedings by shouting or standing when casting their vote.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2023
“Some would say they liven up a party too much.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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