come alive
idiom
1
: to become excited and filled with energy
The crowd came alive when the singer appeared on stage.
2
: to become filled with activity
This neighborhood is quiet during the day, but it comes alive at night.
3
: to become exciting or appealing
In her kitchen, Italian food comes alive.
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Old cuts are antique diamonds cut by hand, before modern technology, which will come alive in Christmas candlelight.
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Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Reserve sunset drinks at Mercury Rooftop to watch Dubai’s skyline come alive, and book Sea Fu’s outdoor terrace during the cooler months; the sound of waves adds an extra element to the dining experience.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
At 6:30 pm, revelers count down to the light up when the plaza and its towering Christmas tree come alive with thousands of sparkling bulbs.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Through his extensive use of practical effects, Crowley designed sets where Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo could shine and come alive as Glinda and Elphaba.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Reserve sunset drinks at Mercury Rooftop to watch Dubai’s skyline come alive, and book Sea Fu’s outdoor terrace during the cooler months; the sound of waves adds an extra element to the dining experience.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
At 6:30 pm, revelers count down to the light up when the plaza and its towering Christmas tree come alive with thousands of sparkling bulbs.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Through his extensive use of practical effects, Crowley designed sets where Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo could shine and come alive as Glinda and Elphaba.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Come alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20alive. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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