liven up
Example Sentences
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Iona is perched on a table by a windowsill, stapling albums to the ceiling as decor to liven up the record store she runs — not that the place needs much livening-up, considering Iona’s look.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
Some people even threw in extra theatrics and party favors to liven up their pitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
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
And indeed, a brand-new paint job can liven up your home, improve curb appeal and generally upgrade your look at a fraction of the cost of other significant visual improvements.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
“We want to do something to liven up the lagoons and basin,” Millet told an interviewer.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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