bring (something) to life
idiom
: to make (something) very interesting, appealing, or exciting
She brings history to life with her books.
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The collection, which launches globally on Thursday, features fresh colorways and playful designs that bring to life Murakami’s characters.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
But books that bring to life the experience of venturing to new places can be thoroughly entertaining.
—Amy Poeppel, People.com, 11 June 2025
The panel of creators will discuss the role of narrative art in society while tracing humanity’s innate desire to draw, animate and bring to life stories across the millennia.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
This year, TikTok hosted a panel that explored the book to screen pipeline - how studios and streaming platforms are taking direct insights from the BookTok community when deciding which titles to bring to life.
—Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
But books that bring to life the experience of venturing to new places can be thoroughly entertaining.
—Amy Poeppel, People.com, 11 June 2025
The panel of creators will discuss the role of narrative art in society while tracing humanity’s innate desire to draw, animate and bring to life stories across the millennia.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
This year, TikTok hosted a panel that explored the book to screen pipeline - how studios and streaming platforms are taking direct insights from the BookTok community when deciding which titles to bring to life.
—Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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“Bring (something) to life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20%28something%29%20to%20life. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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