as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
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Recent Examples of rekindle
The upsets could rekindle a heated and era-defining debate over whether social media companies should be held responsible for the posts that appear on their platforms.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Set in Kyoto, the slasher horror follows three best friends who reunite and rekindle their lifelong friendship during what is intended to be a carefree girls trip.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Powers becomes Bendis’ latest creation to rekindle its Hollywood connection.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Hunting down vintage toys can rekindle those memories of bygone eras.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Set in Kyoto, the slasher horror follows three best friends who reunite and rekindle their lifelong friendship during what is intended to be a carefree girls trip.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Powers becomes Bendis’ latest creation to rekindle its Hollywood connection.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Hunting down vintage toys can rekindle those memories of bygone eras.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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The Obama Administration revived the concept in 2014 by opening family-detention camps, including Dilley, to deal with an influx of asylum seekers from Central America.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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During the early 2000s craft cocktail movement, many classic cocktails once lost to history were resurrected by trendsetting bartenders.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Arab hopes to be able to resurrect the project once money becomes available, but for now his department lacks the funds.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The couple has since renewed their vows at home.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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The series was just renewed for a second season.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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