liven

Example Sentences

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And frankly, the game was so insipid that it needed something – or someone – to liven it up.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

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

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

“Brilliant throwing! Tell you what, Jace, let's liven things up a bit. Got any money on you?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell