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
If there’s a certain sameness to many medical memoirs—first baby delivered, first death, first resuscitation, first recognition that medicine cannot always cure—that doesn’t necessarily detract from readers’ fascination.
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Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Dexter’s resuscitation was first revealed in a flash-forward in Dexter: Original Sin (which has been renewed for a second season and was also headed up by Phillips).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
The dog was found unconscious, and unable to be saved despite resuscitation efforts, the release said.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Despite several hours of resuscitation efforts from Sylveseter, other climbers, and Sherpas, Pancoe could not be revived.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
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Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Dexter’s resuscitation was first revealed in a flash-forward in Dexter: Original Sin (which has been renewed for a second season and was also headed up by Phillips).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
The dog was found unconscious, and unable to be saved despite resuscitation efforts, the release said.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Despite several hours of resuscitation efforts from Sylveseter, other climbers, and Sherpas, Pancoe could not be revived.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
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Thanks to him and the modern revival of his name as a whiskey brand, Stagg remains an enduring symbol of American whiskey excellence and a true Icon of Whiskey.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The Shakespeare revival, complete with original score by Matt Maltese, plays Dec. 8, 2025-Jan. 17, 2026.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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As is often the case when a major international act visits the United Kingdom, Linkin Park's catalog is enjoying a resurgence — especially From Zero, the project being promoted most heavily on the venture.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Unfortunately, her return to the greener surroundings of Nashville also triggered a resurgence of her breathing problems.—
Joanne Fowler,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Through poetic dialogue and deeply human characters, August Wilson crafts a story of resilience and rebirth.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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The invitation itself, a simple image of an egg on a plate, hinted at rebirth and newness, a quiet metaphor echoed throughout the collection.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There is no chance Serge Gnabry (30 next week) will depart in the current window, but his contract is on course to expire at the end of the coming season and the odds, currently, are against a renewal.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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President Trump's signature legislative achievement is billed as a national renewal project.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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And now, on the day after Donald Trump joined Israel in bombing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear installations, Netanyahu and his circle are counting on his political resurrection.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Finishing it nearly 40 years later was resurrection.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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