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to bring back to life, practice, or activity
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Recent Examples of resurrected
Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Engineered and built to standards of performance, safety, fit, and finish unapproachable during its first life, the resurrected Allard—which has a body in fiberglass and not in aluminum— is a visually accurate interpretation of the 1950s-era original, though not dimensionally identical.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
However, things go awry when the other students discover the resurrected pet.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2025, the resurrected CFA already has well over 500 names.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
While Zehetmayr remained vague about the company’s plans for Fyre Festival, the resurrected Limewire brand is focused on launching non-fungible tokens to help users get access to music, which may hint at the company’s plans for the Fyre Festival brand.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This grisly yet sumptuous Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as the titular mad scientist and — in a dramatic step up from Euphoria and Saltburn — a towering Jacob Elordi as his resurrected Creature.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The resurrected lodge was designed to withstand the region's heavy snows.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Participants take turns laying on the ground, being Lazarus, then rising resurrected.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
In his hometown of Chicago, people in Little Village also participated in the tradition of re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus — the event Christians believe when Jesus died and later was resurrected on Easter Sunday.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Martha Stewart, who introduced her followers to the tradition in 2005, resurrected the dessert a few days ago on Instagram with a photo of a cake expertly decorated with chocolate curls mimicking a lamb’s wooly coat.
—Lisa Gutierrez
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Rachel ultimately dies but is resurrected as the Witness, a figure bound to observe future events tied to the family.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
He would be resurrected three days later on Easter Sunday.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Before playing for Las Vegas, Smith resurrected his career over five seasons in Seattle.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The onetime Festival of Nations is set to be resurrected under a new name for the first time since 2019, with participants from 67 nations and ethnic communities.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The resurrected Christ is known by his wounds; in Homer, Odysseus is recognized on his return home by the scar on his leg.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Engineered and built to standards of performance, safety, fit, and finish unapproachable during its first life, the resurrected Allard—which has a body in fiberglass and not in aluminum— is a visually accurate interpretation of the 1950s-era original, though not dimensionally identical.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
However, things go awry when the other students discover the resurrected pet.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2025, the resurrected CFA already has well over 500 names.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
While Zehetmayr remained vague about the company’s plans for Fyre Festival, the resurrected Limewire brand is focused on launching non-fungible tokens to help users get access to music, which may hint at the company’s plans for the Fyre Festival brand.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This grisly yet sumptuous Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as the titular mad scientist and — in a dramatic step up from Euphoria and Saltburn — a towering Jacob Elordi as his resurrected Creature.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The resurrected lodge was designed to withstand the region's heavy snows.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
In a social media post, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent drew on the symbolism of Easter, the day Jesus was resurrected from the dead.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Participants take turns laying on the ground, being Lazarus, then rising resurrected.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
In his hometown of Chicago, people in Little Village also participated in the tradition of re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus — the event Christians believe when Jesus died and later was resurrected on Easter Sunday.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Martha Stewart, who introduced her followers to the tradition in 2005, resurrected the dessert a few days ago on Instagram with a photo of a cake expertly decorated with chocolate curls mimicking a lamb’s wooly coat.
—Lisa Gutierrez
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Rachel ultimately dies but is resurrected as the Witness, a figure bound to observe future events tied to the family.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
He would be resurrected three days later on Easter Sunday.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Before playing for Las Vegas, Smith resurrected his career over five seasons in Seattle.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The onetime Festival of Nations is set to be resurrected under a new name for the first time since 2019, with participants from 67 nations and ethnic communities.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrected
Adjective
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But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That said, judgments can remain valid for years and may be renewed, so if your financial situation improves later, creditors could attempt to collect at that time.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the interim, as Amazon has not yet renewed Gen V for a third season and viewers wait to watch Marie’s story unfold on the fifth season of the original superhero series, Sinclair is gearing up for her Boys debut and looking forward to what her career holds next.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But well before that, Madsen sees a big opportunity to put his name in the history books by successfully guiding the Broncos to a smooth and successful transition into the reborn Pac-12.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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And after Clarence Clemons died in 2011, it was again reborn in honor of the late saxophonist.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The regenerated output will be transformed into Reju Polyester, delivering approximately 50 percent lower carbon emissions compared with virgin polyester.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Circ Fiber Club partner said its regenerated cellulose fibers come from renewable wood and are certified biodegradable and compostable, positioning them as lower-emission alternatives to synthetics.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All the while, a far-right President Mary Beth Cadwallader fans anti-reanimated sentiment with the mantra, Make America Safe Again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The museum is spread across two historic tenement buildings with recreated 19th- and 20th-century apartments that tell the stories of the people who once lived here.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The old pals get the jump on the hitmen, and an invigorated Lee later volunteers to help the General in his feud with local liquor magnate Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Resurrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrected. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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