Example Sentences
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Closely cropped and dramatically lighted, the tight composition gives the familiar scene a new immediacy and intimacy, leavened by the playful interaction of the Christ child and St. John.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
And the clattering syncopated loop that repeats through “Oblivion” is there mostly as a contrast to the wispy and diaphanous vocals, which are so thin and leavened with reverb that they threaten to float away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
The most significant missing piece is the prevalent wry humor that leavened “Mare” in its darkest moments.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2025
Arturo Enciso is known for the naturally leavened sourdough breads and pastries at his Long Beach bakery Gusto, including his hueso baguettes and conchas de cacao.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
He had spent the first half of third grade under the tutelage of a teacher named Mr. Carbine, who had leavened the civics lessons with fun facts about presidents.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
