How to Use enliven in a Sentence

enliven

verb

• He enlivened his speech with a few jokes.
• A few touches of color will enliven the room.
• Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice to enliven the flavor.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
• Even just the sound of a cork popping can enliven a room.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 10 Dec. 2022
• Resin Cuffs Make Iris Apfel proud and enliven your wrists with a stack of bold resin cuffs.
  — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2022
• Gente de Zona and Taboo enliven the moment with a cumbia dance-off.
  — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2022
• They’ll be enlivened by dancers cavorting across the lawns, through the playground, around the maze, and around the fountain.
  — Karen Campbell, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
• The lanterns and tiered plants enliven it even further.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 3 July 2022
• Think metallic gold enlivened with a bubbly spirit and a bit of pop.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2023
• There’s something about a good beach that enlivens the senses: the briny scent of salt in the air, the calming murmur of waves, the gentle nip of sand whipped up by the soft breeze.
  — Lizzie Pook, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 July 2023
• Due to their large trumpet-like blooms, amaryllis plants will enliven any part of your space.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
• Yet chess has never been more popular—A.I. has enlivened the game.
  — James Somers, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
• Okoro, the 20-year-old who was drafted with the fifth pick to help enliven the league’s worst defense, has guarded the best this season.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2021
• Add a burst of freshness to your chili just before serving to enliven all the flavors.
  — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2022
• Our Test Kitchen couldn't get enough of these new sloppy Joes enlivened with a splash of cola, which gives the ground beef a sweet boost that plays well off the filling's spices.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
• Pops of color enliven the gray-and-white wallpaper design, while a white built-in and a comfy gray couch ground the room.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023
• The blend creates a warm harmony that’s sure to enliven any room.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
• Bronzing is another quick and easy way to enliven the face.
  — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021
• Roasted Poblano and jalapeño peppers, cilantro and spices enliven a creamy, cheesy sauce for this pasta dish.
  — Dallas News, 25 Oct. 2022
• Use one to set off a small area or several to enliven an entire wall.
  — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 24 Sep. 2020
• The thrilling kind that comes from seeing a major modern painter in a new, broader, enlivening light.
  — Roberta Smith, New York Times, 27 July 2023
• The scent of citrus and eucalyptus will enliven you and your guests.
  — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 1 Dec. 2022
• But the newfangled mall does nothing to enliven the city’s retail strips.
  — Anne Kadet, WSJ, 22 June 2021
• The spice level of the pineapple and tomato sauce is sufficient to enliven both the chicken and the mango with notes of pepper.
  — Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 5 Aug. 2021
• To be clear, Kate wore this ensemble to meet with the Scouts, but adding a silk scarf is a foolproof way to enliven the staple jacket-and-boots outfit.
  — Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 21 Oct. 2022
• Adding a little touch of greenery will enliven any space, no matter how small.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 14 June 2022
• The hope for the project, Coleman said, is to enliven the children's play area and attract people to come enjoy the artwork and take selfies and photos.
  — Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2022
• It is made of Campari or a similar bitter liqueur, enlivened with some still white wine and lifted with a splash of soda.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2023
• Every season celebrities fill the front rows at the city’s key shows and enliven the party circuit with their presence.
  — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2021
• Parishioners brought this sense to enliven the services with prayer and singing, and to the parish social events to commemorate the Virgin and Ignatius.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2020

Last Updated: 28 May 2024