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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindled
  1. revived
  2. renewed
  3. resurrected
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  • As De Noche is revived following the casting of a new leading man, Christine Vachon is happy with the new version of the film.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After a complex slump, The Rumpus was revived and rebranded earlier this year by a literary power couple—Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of revived
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  • What happens in real life is that insurance will be required for some amount but this amount doesn't increase as the policy is annually renewed.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The staff called me inside to tell me this news that the lease would not be renewed.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of renewed
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  • The talks ultimately fizzled out and are unlikely to be resurrected anytime soon, the people said.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And the iconic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte was torn down in July but is set to be resurrected.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurrected
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