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

The term refers to the three gospels that present the life, passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus in a somewhat similar fashion. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

One of the city’s finest resurrections in recent memory is moviegoing in the Rockaways. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Thus, around 1912–14, Picasso, Braque, and Juan Gris revived one of the classical modes of imitation, but this resurrection of good old cut-and-paste went unnoticed due to its modernist rebranding. — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

The venue is among a group of local exhibition landmarks, including Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome, Glendale’s Alex and Westwood’s Village, whose resurrections as first-run movie houses has generated a surge of civic optimism. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

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