liven

Example Sentences

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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

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

Among the opportunities is the company's plan to liven its timer-setting, command-fulfilling Google Assistant with Bard's human-directed suggestions.

From Reuters • Nov. 9, 2023

Maybe, I thought, I could sprinkle some cocoa powder on it, or stir in some honey, just to liven the flavor.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez