REKINDLED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

rekindled

verb

past tense of rekindle

as in revived

to bring back to life, practice, or activity the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic

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The company also revived the backlight in the Apple logo on the laptop’s lid.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
The Smith investigation was revived after developments in Aime's case prompted Utah County investigators to contact Summit County in May 2025 about similarities between the two killings.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of revived

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Now, officials in the nation's capital have renewed their push for automation on Metro's Red Line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Now, following some ownership conniptions and a financial restructuring, McLaren Automotive is renewed, its previously rather technocratic approach tempered by a strong sense of history.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026

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Dodge resurrected the Dart name for 2013 as a compact sedan meant to rival stalwarts like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

— Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Munyon's Paw-Paw, an alcoholic beverage dating to the early 1900s, has been resurrected by two longtime spirits industry veterans who stumbled upon its unusual history during a family outing.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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