as in exhilarating
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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
in most instances it's a good idea to enliven a speech with a joke or two
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Recent Examples of enlivening
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Amid all the fresh novelty enlivening the Southern barbecue scene, many old classics still shine.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The look of it was so enlivening.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
But Hitt has a special skill for enlivening the archive, and its gaps.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Amid all the fresh novelty enlivening the Southern barbecue scene, many old classics still shine.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivening
Adjective
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The most exhilarating powertrain options are reserved for upper trim levels.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Watching Bedard break ankles on a nightly basis like Allen Iverson on skates, attempting one-man rushes most players couldn’t even fathom, fooling elite goaltenders with his patented drag-and-drive release, is exhilarating.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Protein helps build and preserve muscle by supplying amino acids and stimulating muscle protein synthesis, especially when coupled with strength training.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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The researchers found that targeting this network with brain-stimulating treatments could better alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The park offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Southern Africa, with a million acres of biodiverse savannas, wetlands, and montane rainforests, and a range of animals that includes buffalo herds, lion prides, and an array of birds.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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That changed two years ago, when the ISU lifted its ban in a bid to make the sport more exciting and popular among younger fans.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Well, that was not exactly a thrilling game.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The celebrity cameos came moments after one of Bad Bunny's most thrilling stunts.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the last few years the tide has really changed and there’s a legitimate narrative feature film and television community that has sprung up in a really robust and invigorating way.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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There are motivating factors at play that make DiGregorio and Haugsjaa continue this treacherous and invigorating pursuit.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One of the morning’s most rousing speeches came from Ismahan Abdullahi, a nonprofit leader and high-ranking member of the Board of Directors for the San Diego County Water Authority.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine’s athletes were also greeted with a rousing ovation.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It’s backed by nearly 7,500 glowing five-star reviews from guac-loving Amazon shoppers who praise the ProKeeper for its effectiveness, size, and easy-to-clean design.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the right support and encouragement, Heily has the potential to continue thriving, growing her creativity, and building strong connections with a loving, permanent family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That has come to bear in his latest effort, Junior, a gorgeous 50-seat restaurant full of warm sound and spirit.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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First, fill the tub with warm water and dissolve one tablet, or one-half tablet for sinks.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Enlivening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivening. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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