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
Jesus' journey carrying his cross is the solemn focus of believers who prepare to celebrate Christ's eventual resurrection on Easter Sunday.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Final Moments After her resurrection, Rachel returns inside and finds Nicky in a state of shock.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The holiday, which celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead after he was crucified, is regarded as the holiest day in Christianity.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The Christian holiday is the marker of Jesus Christ’s death before his resurrection three days later on Easter Sunday.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Final Moments After her resurrection, Rachel returns inside and finds Nicky in a state of shock.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The holiday, which celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead after he was crucified, is regarded as the holiest day in Christianity.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The Christian holiday is the marker of Jesus Christ’s death before his resurrection three days later on Easter Sunday.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
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Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theater award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off Broadway – were announced today by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén, both currently appearing in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The limited, four-episode revival series reunites Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield, and Emy Coligado.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Since 2016, the cacao industry in Puerto Rico has experienced a massive resurgence with production growing by more than 3,400%, according to data from Chocolate Cortés.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Inside Grapevine Faith’s resurgence After missing the playoff in 2025, the Lions are 15-3-1 and have a 4-0 record in TAPPS District 1 Division II.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ghotmeh’s Stone Garden in Beirut expresses the feeling of a city familiar with the violence of demolition and the excitement of rebirth.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even in smokedope’s world, where cloud rap’s misty run continued long after 2016, the end of THE COMEDOWN signals a rebirth akin to Lean’s after Warlord—an end to the endless party, a chance for new beginnings.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their transformation through pickling—turning a simple, earthy root into a tangy, vibrant dish—was often seen as a metaphor for renewal and the endurance of the Jewish people through adversity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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