RESUSCITATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resuscitation

noun

ri-ˌsə-sə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of resuscitation

as in revival

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support

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Recent Examples of resuscitation The first responders initiated cardiac life support measures, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, the statement added. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026 Nothing new was announced, and this is the one label which requires the most resuscitation after Mandalorian and Grogu died this summer with $345M WW. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026 Responding crews from Harkers Island also assisted with the rescue and resuscitation operation. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 The camp is equipped for emergencies with a monitoring system, resuscitation room, and ambulance and helipad for transport to hospitals. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resuscitation

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Noun

Originally conceived by Bloody Disgusting co-founder Brad Miska, the anthology series has survived a small carousel of distributors, an explosive streaming-era revival, and most recently, the addition of a new financial partner.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
According to Marlee Lossing, Sweet Tomatoes’ director of corporate affairs, the company has been working on a revival since the chain’s acquisition in 2020.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

In recent years, business has also benefited from factors outside the company’s control, like a country music resurgence boosting the sale of acoustic guitars and Taylor Swift inspiring more young women to take up the instrument.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
In Illinois, which claims the Monarch as the state insect, right of way commitments from Illinois energy utilities and transportation agencies have brought about a resurgence of milkweed, the monarch’s host plant.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Those albums treated homecoming as a means of rebirth and reclamation; creole culture moves on the same wavelength but is more coy about the references.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
The brand pulled out all the stops because this futuristic-looking car is bizarrely tasked with single-handedly leading Jaguar’s total automotive rebirth.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

In her note, Dungey opened by touting the studio’s recent successes, including 13 new series orders and 13 series renewals so far this year and its overall slate of more than 80 titles for over 20 platforms.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
For Hunt’s breakdown of the finale’s major developments and a likely Season 5 renewal, click here.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

Eric Stonestreet is returning to the Dexter franchise as fellow serial killer Rapunzel, and Krysten Ritter‘s resurrection was made a bit clearer during the show’s newsy Thursday panel at New York Comic Con.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Somehow, the King of the Monsters has returned — if Palpatine had infinitely regenerative flesh, perhaps his resurrection would have been similarly unsurprising.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026

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