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
Early on, the score by French electro group M83 either copies or barely remixes Bernard Herrmann’s themes from Vertigo — which, as all good Hitchcock fans know, is another story of death and resurrection.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Unfortunately, the sudden resurrection of the town’s recently deceased derails Dana’s plans.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Saville led me through a small office area, where a desk was piled with books: collections of Greek myths, a volume about death and resurrection in art, a catalogue from a recent Jean-Michel Basquiat show at Gagosian.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
While promoting the film at CinemaCon 2025, Abel Tesfaye told EW that this moment feels like both a death and resurrection.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 14 May 2025
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Unfortunately, the sudden resurrection of the town’s recently deceased derails Dana’s plans.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Saville led me through a small office area, where a desk was piled with books: collections of Greek myths, a volume about death and resurrection in art, a catalogue from a recent Jean-Michel Basquiat show at Gagosian.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
While promoting the film at CinemaCon 2025, Abel Tesfaye told EW that this moment feels like both a death and resurrection.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
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So have the Trump-loving, manosphere-running conservative bros, a more fitting reflection of the post-9/11 Bush era during which these bands found their audiences, adding a more complicated layer to the butt-rock revival.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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Bella Hadid was early to the revival, debuting a sleek Ferragamo pair in 2024 styled with a matching bomber jacket and leather mules from the brand.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Skubal, naturally, credited his teammates for the Tigers’ resurgence.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Now with the Indianapolis Colts, Jones will attempt to have a similar type of resurgence in 2025.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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An American rebirth demands reckoning, not whitewash.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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From chaos, many historians believe rebirth can occur.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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For information on how to book a wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary at Disneyland Resort or other Disney destinations, visit DisneyWeddings.com.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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