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 resuscitation of dormant side characters is another hallmark of penultimate episodes.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
After his resuscitation, Paul was transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center via helicopter to receive further care.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The fact that the movie is now in production is a notable resuscitation of a sequel that had been shelved several times before, at least once even during pre-production.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Her efforts saved the animal’s life and landed her in her hometown newspaper, The Mountain Eagle, which was the first to write about the dramatic rescue and resuscitation.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
After his resuscitation, Paul was transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center via helicopter to receive further care.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The fact that the movie is now in production is a notable resuscitation of a sequel that had been shelved several times before, at least once even during pre-production.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Her efforts saved the animal’s life and landed her in her hometown newspaper, The Mountain Eagle, which was the first to write about the dramatic rescue and resuscitation.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
Noun
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Investment in commercial space projects should be accompanied by clear international rules, not a revival of the Cold War-era Space Race.—
Alexander Görlach,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The triumphant revival of Eats at Wild Heaven Beer’s West End taproom was announced this week, but the move was predicated on El Tesoro, another beloved casual restaurant, vacating the space.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Another example would be the resurgence of Christian Louboutins, the fire-truck-red stilettos once synonymous with 2000s power dressing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The song has experienced a resurgence thanks to the TikTok challenge, where two people stand back to back, with one person lip-synching the 4 Non Blondes song while the other sings Minaj's rap from her 2012 track.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, the line is seeing a rebirth with a new collection and a new muse, Gracie Abrams.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The newest Paul McCartney documentary takes fans on a ride of his creative rebirth in the years following the breakup of The Beatles, tracing his transition from one of the most famous musicians in the world to an artist rebuilding himself on his own terms.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Klein also pointed out that a renewal in Marriott's credit card program could provide an additional boost to the company's EBITDA.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The massive response from fans has led to a swift season 2 renewal and its stars, Williams and Connor Storrie, becoming viral sensations.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Milan-Cortina Games represent a resurrection of sorts for the Winter Olympics.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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So it’s been sort of a resurrection of being able to work with younger directors.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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