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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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
Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
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Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rudd has kept up the bit many times over the years, and even resurrected it again this week on O'Brien's podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Dec. 2025
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And he’s not just resurrected as an athlete; Nick’s sense of self, self worth, and ability to chase his dreams while facing his demons is every bit as remarkable.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Up front, there’s a refreshed take on the iconic Singleframe grille, with new Matrix-design LED lighting and those four Audi rings now positioned higher and more prominent.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was expected to stay in the job, the biggest in British television, at least until the corporation renewed its operating agreement, known as its royal charter, by the end of 2027.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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The charter, which gets renewed at regular intervals, defines the BBC’s purposes and governance.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Now Boise State is in its final year in the conference before heading to the reborn Pac-12 next season, where it will be joined by some familiar foes and gain new rivals.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Dec. 2025
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Through the apocalyptic lens of 2025, a forty-five-year-old period piece seems reborn as a countercultural statement.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Eric Heberlig, a UNC Charlotte politics professor, said the election fit the pattern of a typical mid-presidential-term backlash, where the out-of-power party’s voters are more energized to turn out.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The interruptions come after the company de-energized power lines into a nearby substation and isolated a portion of its natural gas system.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cristina Cerdeira, marketing manager of Tejidos Royo, is adamant that regenerated fibers are the future of denim fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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This nonprofit retreat is home to regenerated grasslands, revived native trout streams, and thriving populations of bison, elk, and wild horses.—
Kristin Songy Diehl,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Storrowton Village, a recreated New England village on the fairgrounds, still hosts heritage cooking demonstrations and Farm-to-Table programming, keeping Storrow’s legacy alive for visitors today.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once the workplace of Revolutionary War figure General Hugh Mercer, the recreated 18th-century pharmacy and doctor’s office is filled with tinctures, leeches, and surgical tools, all explained by costumed interpreters.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Reanimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimated. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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