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 doors are open at Halas Hall and the practice fields soon will come alive.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage more than 100 years ago, but the luxury liner will come alive at Union Station in the fall.
—Dan Kelly
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The original franchise starred Ben Stiller as the overnight security guard at the Natural History Museum where, thanks to an ancient Egyptian curse, the exhibits come alive at night.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
The city’s parks and outdoor spaces come alive as people take to Lady Bird Lake for kayaking and paddleboarding or hike the scenic trails around the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
—Molly Peck, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage more than 100 years ago, but the luxury liner will come alive at Union Station in the fall.
—Dan Kelly
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The original franchise starred Ben Stiller as the overnight security guard at the Natural History Museum where, thanks to an ancient Egyptian curse, the exhibits come alive at night.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
The city’s parks and outdoor spaces come alive as people take to Lady Bird Lake for kayaking and paddleboarding or hike the scenic trails around the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
—Molly Peck, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Come alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20alive. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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