reanimation

Definition of reanimationnext
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity a call for the reanimation of curfew ordinances that were discarded decades ago

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Recent Examples of reanimation In an introduction to an 1831 edition, Shelley cites galvanism as one of her inspirations for the monster’s reanimation process. IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2026 The reanimation of Hebrew in Israel was less about preserving the language than about choosing a common tongue, one that wouldn’t favor one group of Jewish people over another. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The Bride not looking like a monster and retaining her desirability after reanimation is common, but only sometimes interrogated. Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026 Buckley, who was also on the panel, said the Bride’s reanimation isn’t frightening so much as electrifying. Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026 As Violette has suggested more than once, these images have a zombielike quality, and the reanimation of the dead is always a horror story. Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 Societal fascination with reanimation spans centuries. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025 Prior to their reanimation by Hope and her magic contract, the Tappers are in a state of almost-hysterical obsolescence. James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reanimation
Noun
  • The Spanish brand has also announced the revival of one of its most cherished race bikes, the TSS350.
    Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Whether that reflects a revival among Western populations or the strength of Africa’s Christian diaspora, Eze sees it as a new chapter.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • His power slackened in 2025 before a slight resurgence this season.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The lack of federal guidance, conflicting messages and potential barriers to immunizations worry public health officials because vaccination rates are already falling, leading to resurgences of dangerous diseases like measles.
    Rob Stein, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Once a backdrop for harrowing rescues during Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ long-shuttered Charity Hospital is poised for rebirth as Louisiana marks the storm’s 21st anniversary.
    Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, critics question whether the project can catalyze the rebirth of Argentina, once one of the world’s richest countries.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There’s always the chance Saturday’s unlikely resurrection sparks a big step forward.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The term refers to the three gospels that present the life, passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus in a somewhat similar fashion.
    Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Reanimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimation. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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