rediscovery

noun

as in discovery

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Recent Examples of rediscovery His eleven feature films — which, among other things, gave us Tilda Swinton — have been endlessly ripe for rediscovery during the decades since his death. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 There’s wisdom and depth to the film’s themes of growing old, dashed dreams and the magic of rediscovery, plus a deliciously ironic final twist. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 That rediscovery became the foundation of Elix, the brand Ge founded in 2020 to make personalized Traditional Chinese Medicine more accessible for all. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Decades out of practice, Saxberger is assailed by writer’s block and confused by the machinations of a modern-day publishing industry that wants to turn his rediscovery into a branding exercise. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Despite their exciting rediscovery, time had taken its toll on the mummies. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026 Through chance and circumstance, the coin remained buried until its rediscovery by East West Rail's archaeological survey team centuries later. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 Van Engen’s book tells the fascinating story of the phrase’s origin, its evolution, and its rediscovery by politicians, including Reagan in the 20th century. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 The film’s maker went unknown for many decades, with some speculating it had been directed by Andy Warhol, but in 1999, Bidgood’s true identity was discovered—and the underground classic underwent an ongoing process of rediscovery. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026
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  1. discovery
  2. finding
  3. detection
  4. revelation
Noun
  • Davis directed the parties to treat discovery materials as protected from public disclosure while the litigation continues.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • This could help researchers narrow down the huge number of possible molecular structures and reduce some of the trial and error involved in materials discovery.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of discovery
Noun
  • Feeding America estimates that among adults age 60 and older across the Carolinas, the food insecurity rate is about 8%, based on Map the Meal Gap findings.
    — Anita Bachmann, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The finding is a key development for the burgeoning field of fog microbiology, says Eli Dueker, an environmental microbiologist at Bard College, who was not involved in the research.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of finding
Noun
  • From New York and Florida to Michigan and Los Angeles, ordinary worshipers are training in situational awareness, access control, surveillance detection, emergency response and coordination with law enforcement.
    — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of the year, the agency would meet a key mandate, deploying explosives detection systems nationwide.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of detection
Noun
  • One of the rookie defenders will be a revelation and a future star.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The revelation had been leaked days prior by the British press and the documentary aired to 13 million viewers nationwide.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of revelation

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“Rediscovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rediscovery. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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