as in to enliven
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Recent Examples of leaven
His accounts of natural disasters are leavened not only by the imaginary disasters in his purview but also by his obvious enjoyment of them.
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
But the outlook is leavened with an unusual dose of uncertainty.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The dizzying pace of events since the collapse of Syria’s dictatorship, including daily revelations of its brutality leavened by inspiring images of celebration, has risked obscuring the single most important aspect of President Bashar al-Assad’s demise.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Avoid freezing for too long, as your batter may degrade in quality or effectiveness (in the case of leavening agents) over time.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
But the outlook is leavened with an unusual dose of uncertainty.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The dizzying pace of events since the collapse of Syria’s dictatorship, including daily revelations of its brutality leavened by inspiring images of celebration, has risked obscuring the single most important aspect of President Bashar al-Assad’s demise.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Avoid freezing for too long, as your batter may degrade in quality or effectiveness (in the case of leavening agents) over time.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaven
Verb
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Mies’s uncharacteristic use of colored marble was meant to enliven the museum’s steel-and-glass interior.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The new hall promises to further enliven Grand Avenue as an arts destination.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The market’s message and intentions are always worth debating — especially so during an intense pullback, with cacophonous policy headlines and piqued investor emotions animating the action day to day.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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Live Events and Special Presentations A CONVERSATION WITH JOE HILL Beloved bestselling horror author Joe Hill (King Sorrow) checks in to the Overlook for a wide-ranging career conversation to discuss the methods behind the madness which animate his exquisite body of work.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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Do aerosol particles actually invigorate storms in general, creating more extensive, violent vertical motion?—
Chris Wright,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Go vibrant Bright colors and lively patterns can invigorate even the smallest of balcony spaces.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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Comme des Garçons, Undercover and Rick Owens infused their collections with deep emotion, reminding us of the power of originality and sensitivity.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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The art market is undergoing significant transformations as younger collectors infuse it with fresh perspectives and modern investment strategies.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Image Clooney tried to inculcate his father’s values.—
Thea Traff,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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This approach, driven by the following strategies, can help inculcate a culture of innovation and transform teams into innovation champions.—
Sivakumar Ramakrishnan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In Scotland, for example, Islay peat is thought to imbue whisky with a different flavor than peat sourced from the Highlands.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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The timeless pattern is the easiest way to imbue your look with the sport’s preppy aesthetic.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This aside is a rare reference to the efforts Washington employed in February 1777 to have the whole Continental Army inoculated against smallpox.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Imagine the pain and suffering if more parents ignore science and refuse to inoculate their children against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, measles and rubella.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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Girls trying to learn to negotiate the world, repressive institutions in cavernous spaces and obscurely malevolent authority figures, all suffused in an atmosphere of menace, are her recurring motifs.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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They are also suffused with a subtle but withering social satire.—
Richard Fausset,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Leaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaven. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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