perk up

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For about $70, a plastic surgeon injected the ridged cartilage of her ears with a hyaluronic-acid filler that caused her ears to perk up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

A little lemon zest can perk up even the simplest of dishes, like scrambled eggs.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

"But I need to be able to handle all the feelings and then perk up and perform."

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Big picture: The economy might perk up in 2026 as trade wars fade and new tax breaks kick in, but the U.S. is likely to muddle through to the new year.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Those that had ears that could perk up and swivel did so; the rest turned their heads to listen.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood