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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resurrection
In the midst of what appeared to be a promising resurrection campaign, Morris Brown College unexpectedly fired its president on Monday.
—
Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Milan-Cortina Games represent a resurrection of sorts for the Winter Olympics.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
So it’s been sort of a resurrection of being able to work with younger directors.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
This is resurrection whiskey—a spirit that wasn’t supposed to exist, saved from extinction and transformed into liquid history.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurrection
Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Milan-Cortina Games represent a resurrection of sorts for the Winter Olympics.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
So it’s been sort of a resurrection of being able to work with younger directors.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
This is resurrection whiskey—a spirit that wasn’t supposed to exist, saved from extinction and transformed into liquid history.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurrection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
Noun
-
Two railway brands are shaping that revival, according to Saad.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
-
While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Deftones deserve to win for a great album and multimedia resurgence.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
-
What appear to be the beginnings of a Midwestern resurgence gives Illinois a chance to reset and get in the game along with our neighboring states.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The backstabbing gives the show its spiky, durable spine—but its belief in individual people’s potential, its love of adventure, its obsession with redemption, reclamation, and rebirth?—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
-
This is a rebirth — one that asks you to release outdated attachments and step into a version of yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The email was sent on the first day of the season-ticket renewal period.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
-
The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
