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 film was originally set to be directed by Melanie Laurent, but was put on hold during the pandemic and later revived with Morris directing.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026
Gounder now wonders if Wahl would have revived his attempt, from 15 years ago, to run for FIFA president.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of revived

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The Vatican’s declaration has renewed attention on one of the Charlotte region’s most complex corners of Catholic life.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
In February 2026, Deadline confirmed that Dark Winds had been renewed for a fifth season, which is slated to premiere in 2027.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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Ford made a normal-looking F-150 that just happened to be electric and resurrected the Lightning nameplate, then killed it.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
There’s also plenty of Duncan Idaho, the fearsome warrior who died defending Paul and his mother (Rebecca Ferguson), and who has been resurrected as a ghola.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026

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