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
Four centuries and 32 years after Christopher Marlowe’s death, the playwright is getting a West End resurrection alongside William Shakespeare — and Variety has an exclusive first look at the stars bringing this literary rivalry to life.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
The painting conjures a roiling ocean, as though Whitten—who later became a scuba diver, and enjoyed hunting octopuses—were envisioning a doomsday resurrection of the Middle Passage dead.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
This philosophical underpinning drives the company beyond mere resurrection spectacles — a critique often levied by academic skeptics following the company’s milestone de-extinction announcement.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Our heroes face dire odds time and again, but invariably their various superpowers (resurrection, invisibility, summoning the dead, etc.) excise them from each pickle, a little worse for wear but mostly intact.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
The painting conjures a roiling ocean, as though Whitten—who later became a scuba diver, and enjoyed hunting octopuses—were envisioning a doomsday resurrection of the Middle Passage dead.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
This philosophical underpinning drives the company beyond mere resurrection spectacles — a critique often levied by academic skeptics following the company’s milestone de-extinction announcement.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Our heroes face dire odds time and again, but invariably their various superpowers (resurrection, invisibility, summoning the dead, etc.) excise them from each pickle, a little worse for wear but mostly intact.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
Noun
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The revival requires Burnett to tour the cultural capitals, and to talk about the film and therefore his life in situ, as if life did not present its trials after.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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The actor, who played Ray Romano’s brother in the series, confirmed that there won’t be a revival of the show after speaking with Romano and Philip Rosenthal, the show’s creator.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Cora, Cordelia: These lovely, old-fashioned names are having a resurgence and suit a Cancer’s delicate nature.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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One wishes there were a little bit less of this and a little bit more on the part Silicon Valley has played in the resurgence of theories of race and I.Q., and how this has poisoned our politics.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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This would certainly be an exciting cause for hope and signify the rebirth of a willingness to listen to our spiritual leaders again.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The result is a decadent, fearless, money-is-no-object historical rebirth painted with a maximalist brush.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Consider a SaaS renewal meeting: Previously, a rep would gather basic account information and demographics before attempting to position their offerings—a time-consuming and imprecise process.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The series’ breakout success last year earned it a swift second-season renewal, with production already underway.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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