as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the farmers felt revived as they headed back to the fields after a hearty lunch
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as in resurrected
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances
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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee
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as in recovered
to gain consciousness again
the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address
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Recent Examples of revived
Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The shoe itself is an actual cleat with a translucent shell covering its studs, like the other boots being revived for the unreleased Cryoshot series.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump revived the initiative through an executive order in May after unsuccessfully pursuing it during his first term.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
This time, however, Barrymore revived the segment with a few additions, most notably a golden ping-pong trophy, sweatbands, and referees Ross Mathews and Sunny Anderson asking all the spicy questions.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the label, paying homage to the brand's past.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The following year, it was revived at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in a production led by Earle Hyman and Mantan Moreland.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Baldwin’s attorneys, meanwhile, recently revived his lawsuit after it was thrown out for lack of prosecution.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
King of the Hill was revived in January 2023 with a 20-episode order, with the first 10 episodes of that order (Season 14) premiering this past summer.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Greene's criticism of her party and recent media appearances have revived speculation about her future.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The shoe itself is an actual cleat with a translucent shell covering its studs, like the other boots being revived for the unreleased Cryoshot series.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump revived the initiative through an executive order in May after unsuccessfully pursuing it during his first term.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
This time, however, Barrymore revived the segment with a few additions, most notably a golden ping-pong trophy, sweatbands, and referees Ross Mathews and Sunny Anderson asking all the spicy questions.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the label, paying homage to the brand's past.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The following year, it was revived at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in a production led by Earle Hyman and Mantan Moreland.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Baldwin’s attorneys, meanwhile, recently revived his lawsuit after it was thrown out for lack of prosecution.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
King of the Hill was revived in January 2023 with a 20-episode order, with the first 10 episodes of that order (Season 14) premiering this past summer.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
Adjective
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The refreshed archival styles, however, will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis, due to the collection’s sourcing for heritage fabrics and cut-to-order capacity.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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Schwarz also resurrected the drums and a slide solo from the middle of the original production and repurposed them in the final minute of the new version.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Everyone on the Bears is a hero, and Matthau— not just coach, but surrogate father—has been resurrected.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Arkansans who rely on federal food assistance could see their benefits restored as early as next week, Janet Mann, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, told a legislative committee Thursday.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Investigators reviewed video evidence and recovered the aircraft's black box to learn more about the horrific accident.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the babies recovered, the family spent more than a year at a Ronald McDonald House location, according to KIII.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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View this Trade with Updated Prices at OptionsPlay Summary NVDA’s breakout confirms renewed leadership in both AI infrastructure and networking, margin expansion, and visibility into another record-setting quarter.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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It’s helped keep renewed interest in Guthrie’s cultural influence in Tulsa and his hometown of Okemah, 40 miles south.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a series of high-pressure, high-temperature experiments designed to mimic the fiery beginnings of a young planet, scientists recreated the extreme environment where such worlds' molten rock and hydrogen gas interact.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Right-hander Elvin Rodríguez came to the Diamondbacks as a waiver claim from the Baltimore Orioles in early September.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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After retelling the life of Odysseus’ wife in the Songs of Penelope books, Claire North adopts a new perspective with a standalone space opera about a man reborn so many times over as to better resemble a monster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tackling thematic and historic ties to identity, connecting the protagonist’s search for self to that of a reborn country figuring out its emerging political persona, leads to fertile ground for storytelling.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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