as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
a general resurrection of patriotism after the war began
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Recent Examples of resurrection
DeSantis pitched its resurrection by saying the state needed a group of volunteers who could assist Florida’s overworked National Guard after storms and other emergencies within the state.
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
In the midst of what appeared to be a promising resurrection campaign, Morris Brown College unexpectedly fired its president on Monday.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Milan-Cortina Games represent a resurrection of sorts for the Winter Olympics.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
So it’s been sort of a resurrection of being able to work with younger directors.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resurrection
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
In the midst of what appeared to be a promising resurrection campaign, Morris Brown College unexpectedly fired its president on Monday.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Milan-Cortina Games represent a resurrection of sorts for the Winter Olympics.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
So it’s been sort of a resurrection of being able to work with younger directors.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resurrection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
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Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s new mayor, in November voiced his opposition to easing short-term rental restrictions, siding with union workers and suggesting any revival of Airbnb’s fight in the city in the new year could be met with similar resistance.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The series aired from 2004 to 2010 on ABC (all seven original seasons are streaming now), with brief revivals in 2013 and 2019, plus the spinoff Celebrity Wife Swap from 2012 to 2015.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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And there’s a sort of resurgence of PR over marketing.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Every piece is a unicorn of sorts, and as the popularity of the Reverso continues to see a resurgence, will probably continue to increase in value.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Noisy Creek is assuming the Reader’s debt and investing in its rebirth as a hybrid for-profit monthly publication supported by the new owner’s nonprofit arm, the Fund for Alternative Journalism.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the right circumstances, failure can bring about opportunity — for rebirth and reinvention — in pro sports.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The infrastructure replacement and renewal of a 42-inch water main in that area is expected to continue for several months, with road restoration scheduled for June.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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By all accounts, the renewal of the Pakistan Accord is a good thing.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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