come alive

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: 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 Steelers have failed to score more than 20 points in 4-of-7 games this season, but the offense has come alive the last two weeks scoring 37 and 32 points with QB Russell Wilson making his second straight start Monday night. —

Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Great showbiz performers, many of whom struggle with stage fright, often only come alive on stage. —

Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024 Days are long during the midnight sun of early summer, while in late August and September the night skies come alive with the vibrant hues of the aurora borealis. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024 Women's cricket had come alive and India's administrators were keen to cash in on a game that had been largely neglected over the years in a region with cultural sensitivities are at play. —

Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for come alive

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