come alive
idiom
1
: to become excited and filled with energy
The crowd came alive when the singer appeared on stage.
2
: to become filled with activity
This neighborhood is quiet during the day, but it comes alive at night.
3
: to become exciting or appealing
In her kitchen, Italian food comes alive.
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The bottom half of the third inning, however, saw the Eagles’ offense come alive.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2024
In order for Young to thrive, the aforementioned wide receiver depth chart needs to come alive.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
The hallowed hall on Bleecker Street begins to come alive as the sound engineer brings up the house lights and sets the stage.
—Lisa Ellex, SPIN, 3 June 2024
Monday’s game against South Carroll proved to be an example of how dangerous the Knights can be when the bats come alive.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2024
In order for Young to thrive, the aforementioned wide receiver depth chart needs to come alive.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
The hallowed hall on Bleecker Street begins to come alive as the sound engineer brings up the house lights and sets the stage.
—Lisa Ellex, SPIN, 3 June 2024
Monday’s game against South Carroll proved to be an example of how dangerous the Knights can be when the bats come alive.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Come alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20alive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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