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 Many of these works relate to religious themes of resurrection and transcendence and convey the idea of transformation and salvation. David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 The Surrender Director/Screenwriter: Julia Max, Producers: Mia Chang, Lovell Holder, Julia Max, Ian McDonald, Robert J. Ulrich When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual that will bring him back from the dead. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025 What remains to be seen is whether the politicians in charge want to grasp the nettles in peace or choose instead to continue gambling for resurrection on the battlefield. Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025 Kane was one of the last pieces of a franchise resurrection. Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for resurrection 
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Noun
  • Still, fans of the show have continued to lobby for a revival, their hopes fueled by a couple of high profile cast reunions.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Representatives from Hulu and 20th Television had no comment on this revival news.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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  • Monochromatic fashion was just at the beginning of having its great resurgence and just to see her in that deep color [was great].
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
  • LaVine has enjoyed a resurgence this season and is currently averaging 24.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Members were given custom saris, visited the Taj Mahal and attended Holi, a Hindu festival celebrating love and rebirth.
    Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The 2028 event also offers an aggressive timeline for efforts at recovery and rebirth.
    Tom Tapp, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • Online renewals are offered with routine processing.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Though there were rumblings about a renewal as early as two months after its debut, it would not be officially renewed until June 2022.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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