as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support

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Recent Examples of resuscitation Several units from the first manufacturing cycle have already been sold – proof of the high demand and the enthusiasm among fans for the resuscitation of this iconic model. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025 Later that day, Sherrell was found unresponsive and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025 Darnold’s career resuscitation is even more abrupt and surprising. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025 The medical staff tried whatever was necessary to restore his blood circulation with two surgeries, two resuscitations, and sixty pints of blood. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for resuscitation
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  • Francis, meanwhile, is one of this season's biggest breakouts thanks to his role opposite Nicole Scherzinger in the razor-sharp revival of Sunset Blvd., Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • The revival of the popular cooking competition is now hosted by Brian Malarkey.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 May 2025
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  • In recent years, Maven has experienced a resurgence in popularity through his candid YouTube channel.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • Cottage Cheese Protein: 23.5 g in 1 cup (2% fat) Cottage cheese has experienced a resurgence in popularity and rivals chicken in terms of protein content.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
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  • This, coupled with up-and-coming chefs opening new restaurants and local retailers moving into the area, once again mostly concentrated on Georgia Avenue, has contributed to the incredible rebirth of Summerhill as one of the most vibrant parts of the city.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
  • The main goal of Buddhism is to break the cycle of rebirth, which is characterized by suffering.
    Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
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  • The renewal is for Season 3. Krapopolis, which is currently in Season 2, was previously picked up for Seasons 3 and 4.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 May 2025
  • During the first three months of the year, Marcolin announced the early renewal until 2032 of its license agreement for the design, production and international distribution of Max Mara sunglasses and optical frames, confirming and further strengthening the partnership signed in 2020.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
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  • From the ’90s originals to the series’ resurrection in recent years, the Doom games have always been about using constant, zippy motion to dodge through a sea of relatively slow-moving bullets, maintaining your distance while firing back at encroaching hordes of varied monsters.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
  • The brown resurrection fern that grew thick along the jagged edges of the hollow was changing to a bright green right before her eyes.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025

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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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