as in exhilarating
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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
Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The look of it was so enlivening.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Max Mathews, New York Times, 9 June 2026
There is also enough cheese and schmaltz to go around, enlivening the more straightforward parts of the film.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Cissy’s tiny and opinionated mother, Adelaide, shared the family’s modest apartment for six enlivening years.
—Miranda Seymour, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Aries’ pioneering, take-charge energy is enlivening and energizing for you.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
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
New rave shared many of the hallmarks of electroclash and dance-punk, two similarly frenetic and enlivening subgenres that had success on both sides of the Atlantic and throughout Europe.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Everything that's walked down the runway recently has just been mind-boggling and incredibly enlivening.
—Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The look of it was so enlivening.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Senegal players won’t be the only ones enlivening this summer’s World Cup.
—Max Mathews, New York Times, 9 June 2026
There is also enough cheese and schmaltz to go around, enlivening the more straightforward parts of the film.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Cissy’s tiny and opinionated mother, Adelaide, shared the family’s modest apartment for six enlivening years.
—Miranda Seymour, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Aries’ pioneering, take-charge energy is enlivening and energizing for you.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
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
New rave shared many of the hallmarks of electroclash and dance-punk, two similarly frenetic and enlivening subgenres that had success on both sides of the Atlantic and throughout Europe.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivening
Adjective
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The exhilarating ride experience alone looks to be enough to draw a crowd but Miral isn’t stopping there.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The electricity being generated from Madison Square Garden to my TV during Game 4 was exhilarating!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Performance benefits often persist even in habitual users, even if the stimulating feel-good buzz fades.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Other research has reinforced the idea that reframing a stressful challenge into an exciting opportunity can lead to better performance.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Most exciting perhaps is how intuitive the lights are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The Argentinians, of course, went on to win the 2022 World Cup in one of the most thrilling finals in tournament history.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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But Qatar’s fourth and final shot on goal proved the difference between a loss and a thrilling comeback point earned.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Best Things to Do Get your obligatory sightseeing out of the way in Athens, and then head to the beach for an invigorating dip in the Aegean Sea.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Amenities and experiences While there isn’t an on-site spa, the hotel can coordinate an in-room massage, and my hour with local massage therapist Yulia was such an invigorating way to start my day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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What happens when a vivacious, perky, wannabe actress moves across the hall from two Caltech physicists whose idea of a big Saturday night is a rousing game of Dungeons and Dragons?—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The 24-year-old was given a rousing applause as he was subbed off in the 71st minute, replaced by Ricardo Pepi.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Nevertheless, the Moon is dancing beautifully with both Venus and Jupiter, which makes this a day of mutual generosity and loving vibes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The service The service is maybe a touch more reverential than other Four Seasons outposts, but interactions are warm and friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Enlivening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivening. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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