Synonyms of resurrection

resurrection

noun

ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revival
• resurgence
• rebirth
• renewal
• regeneration
• resuscitation
• rejuvenation
• revitalization
• revivification
• renaissance
• reanimation
• rejuvenescence
• restoration
• reinvention
• recovery
• renascence
• reactivation
• recuperation
• restoral
• rally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• death
• expiration
• extinction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resurrection

Across the fence of the compound is another refugee camp, and the children there are celebrating Christ’s resurrection. — Janine Di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

The instrumental break before the final chorus, with Nilles let loose on Neil Peart’s parts and Lifeson soloing like his Seventies self, was one of the many moments of uncanny resurrection on the tour so far — the essence of Rush, in full, despite the tragic absence of a key third of the band. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026

Exile and resurrection in a red state may finally assure him a green light. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026

The split was immediate, as a large share of social media and several critics framed the move as a kind of digital resurrection that the dead can’t consent to, and Tupac trended for the wrong reasons. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

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