come alive

idiom

: to become excited and filled with energy

The crowd came alive when the singer appeared on stage.

: to become filled with activity

This neighborhood is quiet during the day, but it comes alive at night.

: to become exciting or appealing

In her kitchen, Italian food comes alive.

Examples of come alive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The park’s forest canopy and rolling hills come alive with color each autumn. —

Joni Sweet, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Weather permitting, Kentucky's night sky will come alive with fiery streaks of light zipping through Earth's upper atmosphere. —

John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2024 Weather permitting, Indiana's night sky will come alive with fiery streaks of light zipping through Earth's upper atmosphere. —

John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2024 Nearby, the West Hartford Reservoir recreation area off Farmington Avenue is a year-round local mecca for walking the dog, running, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or enjoying nature come alive around the lake. —

Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for come alive

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