bring (something) to life
idiom
: to make (something) very interesting, appealing, or exciting
She brings history to life with her books.
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Give me an example of an element from the novels that was a challenge to bring to life in Season 3.
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
At the heart of the contemporary Western drama series, Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly bring to life a back and forth love story between rancher Staten Kirkland and lavender farmer, dance hall owner and piano player extraordinare Quinn O’Grady.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
The images bring to life a harrowing tale of abuse that has gripped the nation.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
While the robots in the film are created with visual effects, over the last 18 months, Netflix also partnered with UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and VTProDesign to develop two types of unique (and real!) robots that bring to life the film’s characters.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
At the heart of the contemporary Western drama series, Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly bring to life a back and forth love story between rancher Staten Kirkland and lavender farmer, dance hall owner and piano player extraordinare Quinn O’Grady.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
The images bring to life a harrowing tale of abuse that has gripped the nation.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
While the robots in the film are created with visual effects, over the last 18 months, Netflix also partnered with UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and VTProDesign to develop two types of unique (and real!) robots that bring to life the film’s characters.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Bring (something) to life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20%28something%29%20to%20life. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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