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adjective

as in revived
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor the hikers were reanimated and ready to go after their brief rest along the side of the trail

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reanimated

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verb

past tense of reanimate
as in resurrected
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the new multiplex has begun to reanimate the shabby neighborhood

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Recent Examples of reanimated
Adjective
All the while, a far-right President Mary Beth Cadwallader fans anti-reanimated sentiment with the mantra, Make America Safe Again. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reanimated
  1. revived
  2. resurrected
  3. refreshed
  4. renewed
  5. reborn
  6. energized
  7. regenerated
  8. recreated
Adjective
  • The revived Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis for the fourth year on Friday and Saturday.
    — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 July 2026
  • If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other?
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Definition of revived
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Burger King resurrected its ’90s-era logo in 2021.
    — The Conversation, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Still, some senators have sought reassurances the fund won't be resurrected in some form.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of resurrected
Adjective
  • The refreshed schedule on Love’s page shows 11 concerts slated for this fall or next year.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Customers will also notice a refreshed visual identity.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Definition of refreshed
Verb
  • The film has renewed attention in the Jackson family and Joe’s own legacy within it.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Although Chinese authorities have not officially confirmed the aircraft or its development status, the latest visuals have renewed interest in Beijing’s progress toward a sixth-generation combat aircraft.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of renewed
Adjective
  • For Suzuki, the reborn Cappuccino would represent more than a new model.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The ship was built in 1991 and most recently belonged to the formerly defunct but now reborn luxury line Crystal Cruises; Lindblad acquired the vessel in 2021 and decreased its capacity from 62 to 48 passengers in 26 all-suite accommodations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of reborn
Adjective
  • El-Sayed undoubtedly energized progressives, younger voters and many Arab American voters with an economic message centered on affordability, healthcare and reducing corporate influence in politics.
    — Averi Harper, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • When ComEd arrived, the lines were quickly de-energized and the fire was struck out.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of energized
Adjective
  • The company converts end-of-life cotton-rich textiles into a high-quality dissolving pulp, which can be used to produce regenerated fibers like viscose and lyocell.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
  • These neural circuits gradually reconnect until, eventually, the regenerated region becomes structurally similar to the original one.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Definition of regenerated
Adjective
  • The best sequences seize upon the atmospheric potential of recreated studio-Gothic sets, though there’s surprisingly scant use of B&W film-within-the-film bits.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The recreated veil is still in London and could adorn the dress should it be exhibited in the future.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
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