RESURRECTION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resurrection

noun

ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shən

Definition of resurrection

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 That unholy resurrection gives William some wicked supernatural powers to go along with his slick swordplay. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Eric Stonestreet is returning to the Dexter franchise as fellow serial killer Rapunzel, and Krysten Ritter‘s resurrection was made a bit clearer during the show’s newsy Thursday panel at New York Comic Con. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Winners of those games were going to get a ‘one free death’ or ‘resurrection’ certificate. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 More than a decade later, scientists cloned a female ferret named Willa from the founding clutch as a form of genetic resurrection. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurrection

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Researching the house’s roots, Foster found Spanish, Mediterranean revival, and English influences, and the couple felt free to embrace all three.

— Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Recent projects include Gap’s handbag launch, John Hardy’s repositioning and work with Proenza Schouler on the revival of its PS1 bag.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

Despite New York’s disappointing season, quarterback Geno Smith has put together his own resurgence, entering Sunday with 1,913 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Surging oil prices have put pressure on global government bonds this year, as energy supply constraints in the Middle East raise concerns about a resurgence of inflation and more hawkish central bank policy.

— Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Miami-Dade teachers will continue to be paid a salary supplement that helps pad their paychecks after voters on Tuesday approved the renewal of a dedicated property tax.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The skin care gem instantly delivers a gorgeous glow, while supporting your lipid barrier and skin cell renewal.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

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