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to bring back to life, practice, or activity
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Recent Examples of resurrected
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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
New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Marcus Smart resurrected his career as a tenacious defender at 32 years old.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Her death doesn't stick, as she is quickly resurrected.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Released in 1993, Hocus Pocus is set on a Halloween Night when three 17th century witches — Winnie (Midler), Sarah (Parker), and Mary (Najimy) — are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, hundreds of years after their heyday.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Tradwives have resurrected the female submission part of the blueprint, but not the male self-sacrifice part.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
In 2011, coach Steve Fisher and his San Diego State staff recruited a 6-foot-8 forward who had been cut from his high school team and resurrected his career at a junior college in Santa Monica.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Todd was later controversially killed off after fans voted to off him in a telephone poll, though the character was resurrected in the early 2000s.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
While the unknown status is disheartening, Nepola recalls how the series, first brought to the air in 2011, was once thought to be gone for good only to be resurrected by Peacock in 2021.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Callaghan is insistent that the resurrected All Gas, No Brakes remain politics-free.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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
One of them is the iconic 883 Sportster, which is set to be resurrected four years after it was dropped from Harley-Davidson’s portfolio.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Marcus Smart resurrected his career as a tenacious defender at 32 years old.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Her death doesn't stick, as she is quickly resurrected.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Released in 1993, Hocus Pocus is set on a Halloween Night when three 17th century witches — Winnie (Midler), Sarah (Parker), and Mary (Najimy) — are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, hundreds of years after their heyday.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Tradwives have resurrected the female submission part of the blueprint, but not the male self-sacrifice part.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
In 2011, coach Steve Fisher and his San Diego State staff recruited a 6-foot-8 forward who had been cut from his high school team and resurrected his career at a junior college in Santa Monica.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Todd was later controversially killed off after fans voted to off him in a telephone poll, though the character was resurrected in the early 2000s.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
While the unknown status is disheartening, Nepola recalls how the series, first brought to the air in 2011, was once thought to be gone for good only to be resurrected by Peacock in 2021.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 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 is a total of 10 shows renewed, seven dramas and three comedies, and 0 canceled.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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On the anniversary of their murders, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Atlanta Field Office and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office renewed a call for information that might help with the case.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The Byron Carlyle, a defunct movie theater on 71st Street, is set to be reborn as a cultural arts center.—
Aaron Leibowitz
May 8,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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The 1970s building housing Arpoador was reborn with Brazilian modernism in mind, which is translated through its use of natural materials and nautical nods that bring the ocean in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 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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Charging will be much improved with the refreshed EQS, too.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The Brady Experience Inspired by the show, the immersive experience will allow fans to explore a recreated version of the Brady home.—
Rick Montanez,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Soaring energy prices and power shortages in Africa, triggered by the Iran war, is leading to public calls for nuclear cooperation and re-invigorated interest in long-term nuclear energy plans, which are underway in more than 20 of the 54 African countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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“Resurrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrected. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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