leavened

Definition of leavenednext
past tense of leaven
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Verb
  • The earthy background palate is enlivened by pops of coral and deep burgundy, the custom furnishings personalized by paintings, sculptures, and gorgeous books.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The room is enlivened by a small green wall section.
    Adam Williams April 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Designed with mature lips in mind, the waterproof texture doesn’t just sit on the surface; it’s infused with peptides and vitamin E to minimize fine lines and lock in hydration.
    Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Of course, artificial intelligence is infused into everything GM does on the research and development side.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • On a recent week night, two newcomers stopped by early and ordered a pair of the Split Ends—a whiskey sour imbued with raspberry amaro and topped with Guinness foam.
    Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
  • Orient Express, founded in 1883 and part of the Accor Group since 2022, has imbued the behemoth with the old-world glitz and glamour synonymous with its famous trains.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • It was animated by Flying Bark Productions, based in Australia.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
  • This is a high-design, high-energy hotel in the heart of the neighborhood, with lively public spaces animated by music, art, and nightlife.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And, come evening, the ocean’s surface is suffused with gold as the sun dips beyond the horizon.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The galleries were suffused with the tang of iron and old cum.
    Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Lessons about my culture and history were steeped alongside pots of mint tea.
    Joseph Pool, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Soil that was hauled in was inoculated with the same microbes and mycorrhizal fungi that thrive in the nearby hills.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • During the Revolutionary War, George Washington ordered troops to be inoculated against smallpox, which had ravaged the Continental Army and was scaring away recruits.
    Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Leavened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leavened. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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