reanimated 1 of 2

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
  • Ford made a normal-looking F-150 that just happened to be electric and resurrected the Lightning nameplate, then killed it.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
  • There’s also plenty of Duncan Idaho, the fearsome warrior who died defending Paul and his mother (Rebecca Ferguson), and who has been resurrected as a ghola.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of resurrected
Adjective
  • Customers will also notice a refreshed visual identity.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Definition of refreshed
Verb
  • The Vatican’s declaration has renewed attention on one of the Charlotte region’s most complex corners of Catholic life.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • In February 2026, Deadline confirmed that Dark Winds had been renewed for a fifth season, which is slated to premiere in 2027.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of renewed
Adjective
  • Human Vapor was then reborn as a premium series — with Yeon’s track record helping close the deal.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • The reborn parade was led by Palisades Kids on Bikes, with participants encouraged to decorate their bicycles and scooters.
    — Daily News, Daily News, 4 July 2026
Definition of reborn
Adjective
  • Despite an energized crowd, the US fell short against Belgium 4-1, ending a wild run for the host country.
    — Doug Duran, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Choose snacks with protein, fiber, or healthy fats to help keep you full and energized.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 30 June 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 piece, a child’s plastic tiara that sits overlooking a recreated Oval Office, does not honor President Barack Obama per se.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • Audiences move through recreated locations including Frosty Palace, the Autoshop and the Carnival before taking part in activities tied to the film’s world.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 June 2026
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“Reanimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimated. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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