resurrection

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res·ur·rec·tion | \ ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shən

Definition of resurrection

1a capitalized : the rising of Christ from the dead

b often capitalized : the rising again to life of all the human dead before the final judgment

c : the state of one risen from the dead

2 : resurgence, revival

3 Christian Science : a spiritualization of thought : material belief that yields to spiritual understanding

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Examples of resurrection in a Sentence

He was enjoying the resurrection of his career. a resurrection of an old theory

Recent Examples on the Web In Christianity, eggs are a common symbol of the resurrection of Christ. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 14 Apr. 2022 It’s a biotech resurrection that seems quixotic at best. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 29 Apr. 2022 Which, of course, is a testament to those believers; a congregation whose faith never wavered and was rewarded with a resurrection of a once-dormant product. — Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2022 After two years of delays, setbacks and an unending pandemic, Adam Lucas witnessed a resurrection. — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2022 Now, the legislative path forward, if one exists, sits largely in the hands of Manchin and Sinema and a possible resurrection of Build Back Better. — Gregory Krieg And Ella Nilsen, CNN, 13 Mar. 2022 The director didn’t design the movie to be a showcase or a second-act resurrection for the 47-year-old actor, but damned if doesn’t double as a reintroduction. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2021 Unless, of course, like Zeke's miraculous survival, Manifest somehow gets a resurrection of its own. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2021 Mullins will be the team’s representative in the July 13 MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field in Denver, completing a career resurrection that began two years ago when he was demoted to Double-A Bowie as part of a disastrous 2019 season. — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 4 July 2021 See More

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