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
• Next to the punchbowl, a tiny dancer enlivened a package of Dutch liqueur.
  — Troy Patterson, Bloomberg.com, 2 May 2017
• There’s no question that this enlivens the whole plaza.
  — Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2017
• 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
• Both of them, of course, were locked in and enlivened by the energy pulsing around the ballpark.
  — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2018
• Head coach Tyronn Lue said being back at home has the Cavs enlivened.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland.com, 14 Jan. 2018
• Is the pass rush suddenly enlivened to a point that the defense as a whole can take a big leap forward?
  — Rich Campbell, chicagotribune.com, 23 Apr. 2018
• Their bright and acidic juice can enliven all kinds of dishes.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 15 July 2019
• Think metallic gold enlivened with a bubbly spirit and a bit of pop.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2023
• Eckhart’s good, in an unforced, un-showy way, as is Luke Evans, who enlivens his scenes as Lt.
  — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 7 Nov. 2019
• 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
• The words are projected on surfaces all over the wasteland, enlivening even the bridge in the distance.
  — Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2020
• And at least Jackson and Usher enliven some of the canned banter.
  — Jesse Hassenger, The Verge, 21 June 2019
• Spacious, topped by a glass roof and enlivened by a wraparound video screen, the Via will remain open year-round, even on non-event days.
  — John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2017
• Due to their large trumpet-like blooms, amaryllis plants will enliven any part of your space.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
• Check out his suggestion on how to enliven the dog days of summer.
  — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, 15 July 2019
• That sense of humor enlivens the whole 75-minute performance.
  — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
• Yet chess has never been more popular—A.I. has enlivened the game.
  — James Somers, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
• There’s just enough to enliven the brine with flavor but not enough to add a definitive amount of heat.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2024
• 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
• Red apple as a top note gives it a fruity crispness—enlivening its wearer til the floral notes take hold.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
• Contemporary Black dandyism has been enlivening the red carpet at the Met Gala for years.
  — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 23 Dec 2024