as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
the mayor was present at the ceremony marking the revitalization of the old industrial neighborhood as a new center for art galleries and lofts
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Like any good 20th-century sitcom, the King of the Hill revival shows how love and good humor trump the petty conflicts imposed on us by civilization.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025 -
The rare revival of the Joseph Stein-Stephen Schwartz 1976 musical will begin previews at the CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater on October 23, ahead of a November 11 opening.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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But coach Dan Campbell led a resurgence while building a winning culture, and as a result, Detroit has won a total of 27 games and back-to-back NFC North titles over the last two years.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Words slice and dice, every final blow becomes a resurgence.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Walker and Diesel are back for the fourth Furious movie, which doesn’t fully execute the series’ rebirth but does (pardon the pun) begin racing towards it.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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During this time, artists and scholars were newly re-interested in Classical values and education, and as such, many incredible feats of design were achieved during this era of rebirth.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
18 Aug. 2025
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When art shifts to screens, personal ties can weaken and renewal rates slip.—
Larry Bomback,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That show tells the story of King David and premiered in February, earning a second season renewal not long after.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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