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
Christians believe that sin distances humans from God, but that Jesus’ life, death and resurrection repaired that wounded relationship.
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Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Floating somewhere between lucid dreams and nightmares, Desde el Coma feels like waking up gasping for air — a kaleidoscope of bruises, chaos, and resurrection.
—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
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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Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Floating somewhere between lucid dreams and nightmares, Desde el Coma feels like waking up gasping for air — a kaleidoscope of bruises, chaos, and resurrection.
—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
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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For a taste of the club’s revival, scroll on for our favorite Studio 54 beauty looks.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Not nostalgia, but recognition Consumers are not indulging in a retro revival for novelty’s sake.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps Daniel Jones has a resurgence.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kors led the harem pants resurgence with his show at Manhattan’s Terminal Warehouse on Thursday.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But thanks to Vrabel and because of Maye, the Patriots are ready for rebirth.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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If season 9 was about survival, season 10 feels like rebirth.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Regeneration assumes the foundation is solid but in need of renewal.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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