breathe (new) life into

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: to give new energy and excitement to (something)

She is credited with breathing new life into contemporary art.

The singer managed to breathe life into some tired old songs.

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The emotions and the interviews keep it entertaining, and the different personalities breathe life into it. —

Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 As these legendary works and characters step into the public domain, the floodgates open for new interpretations, adaptations, and reimaginings, giving creators a fresh canvas to work with and breathe new life into these cultural cornerstones. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Your best friend is the guy who’s going to take your beats and breathe life into them. —

Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024 Changing your approach can breathe new life into a connection that’s worth nurturing. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breathe (new) life into

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