as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
a general resurrection of patriotism after the war began
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Recent Examples of resurrection
Easter Sunday, an important day for members of the Christian faith, commemorates the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ after a 40-day season of prayer known as Lent.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Each year, Christians celebrate this resurrection at Easter and marvel at the potential for the moribund to become filled with life again.
—Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Good Friday is a time when Christians commemorate Christ’s suffering and death, followed by celebrating his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Successful resurrections of dormant organisms have rarely been documented, according to the researchers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Each year, Christians celebrate this resurrection at Easter and marvel at the potential for the moribund to become filled with life again.
—Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Good Friday is a time when Christians commemorate Christ’s suffering and death, followed by celebrating his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Successful resurrections of dormant organisms have rarely been documented, according to the researchers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
Noun
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Later, inspired by the American centennial in 1876, 'Colonial revival' homes emerged, with interiors more formal and highly decorated than their predecessor.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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The revival of the Emmy-winning comedy didn’t entirely surprise Goldstein.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In London, restaurants serving classic English cuisine are having a resurgence.—
Matt Alt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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City leaders have characterized this moment as a pivotal opportunity to chart a dynamic new course, using workforce and industrial investments to drive long-term economic resurgence.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Born Again was a rebirth moment for Silvera, who, just a few years ago, thought his journey on Daredevil was done for good after Netflix canceled the show in 2018.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bridge Grants will provide support to sustain research programs that are facing significant delays in federal grant review and renewal cycles.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The first run was a top 10 Canadian comedy series launch for Crave, prompting the renewal.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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