liven

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

Muslims liven up their iftar spreads with their own local delicacies.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 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

They seemed genuinely glad she was among them, as if grateful for a newcomer to liven things up.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye