Definition of resuscitationnext
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 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 His family asked medical services to cease resuscitation attempts, the agency added. — Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resuscitation
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Noun
  • Richard Kelly’s 2001 film, a box-office failure at the time, was fast-tracked to cult status thanks to rentals and revival screenings, leaving an indelible imprint on impressionable teen viewers.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The party was hosted on the same day as Nikeskims’ first China pop-up down the road, fueling an athleisure revival in the market.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The economy has shown signs of strain in recent months, including a bond selloff and a resurgence in oil and gasoline prices.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • What makes Bleecker’s 2026 slate particularly impressive is that the resurgence has come in the wake of a devastating tragedy.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • According to the staff and recurring guests, this era is cutting edge, and the Omni Homestead is facing a, totally, revitalizing and refreshing energy rebirth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In Egypt, lotus blossoms crowned temples as symbols of rebirth, while in the Islamic world, marble arabesques bloomed across mosques to evoke paradise.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
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
Noun
  • 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
  • Winners of those games were going to get a ‘one free death’ or ‘resurrection’ certificate.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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