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
Prior to their reanimation by Hope and her magic contract, the Tappers are in a state of almost-hysterical obsolescence.
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reanimation
Noun
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For a taste of the club’s revival, scroll on for our favorite Studio 54 beauty looks.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Not nostalgia, but recognition Consumers are not indulging in a retro revival for novelty’s sake.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps Daniel Jones has a resurgence.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kors led the harem pants resurgence with his show at Manhattan’s Terminal Warehouse on Thursday.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But thanks to Vrabel and because of Maye, the Patriots are ready for rebirth.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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If season 9 was about survival, season 10 feels like rebirth.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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From vengeful resurrections to satanic rituals, shoplifters waging war on capitalism to secret cults, shadow selves to harrowing births, these genre-defying films crown the Dolls as auteurs, protagonists, dreamers, and disruptors.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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The top 10 offenses in the NFL averaged 25 points of better last season, and that’s where Miami’s offensive resurrection needs to begin.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Reanimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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