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
Floating somewhere between lucid dreams and nightmares, Desde el Coma feels like waking up gasping for air — a kaleidoscope of bruises, chaos, and resurrection.
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Natalia Cano, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
There’s even been talk, one ESPN source said, of using AI to bring back anchors gone from the network or this mortal coil, sports-highlight shows as as resurrection devices.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
As evidenced by star Sarah Michelle Gellar’s dual resurrections, deaths in Buffy aren’t as absolute.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
The resultant fertilized dire wolf eggs were implanted into and born by surrogate dog mothers, resulting in the successful resurrection of an Ice Age-era species.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Natalia Cano, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
There’s even been talk, one ESPN source said, of using AI to bring back anchors gone from the network or this mortal coil, sports-highlight shows as as resurrection devices.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
As evidenced by star Sarah Michelle Gellar’s dual resurrections, deaths in Buffy aren’t as absolute.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
The resultant fertilized dire wolf eggs were implanted into and born by surrogate dog mothers, resulting in the successful resurrection of an Ice Age-era species.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
Noun
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But Everton’s arrival in an area blighted by the decline of those same docks has brought genuine hope of a spectacular revival.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This undermines claims of a manufacturing revival.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The numbers tell a compelling story of European resurgence that few predicted at the year's start.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Much of how the show subverts expectation is through its cast — Will Lipton, Zendé Murdock, Axel Ellis, Jesse Golliher, and Jeremy Yun — a group of twenty-somethings hailing from across the country who, since their casting, have become a real band amid an industry rock resurgence.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If season 9 was about survival, season 10 feels like rebirth.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Emily has previously discussed how the entire experience shaped her life and reflected on how her daughter's birth was a rebirth for her, as well.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many observers felt the team struggled following Toni Kroos’ retirement last summer, and now Luka Modric has also moved on (to join Milan on a free transfer) after he was not offered a contract renewal.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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