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
Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
The original production of Cats ran on Broadway from 1982 to 2000, and was revived in 2016.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The crowd Toronto killed with six early runs revived into a living, screaming organism, cheering the Blue Jays’ compiling collapse.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The Fly Who Flew to Space author, who was styled by Molly Dickson, revived a vintage 1995 John Galliano checkered suit featuring a peplum blazer and a pencil skirt.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Brown-Forman revived the name in 2018, making this the eighth annual release in the series.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Its speed and privacy offerings have revived institutional interest in blockchain, according to crypto media company Coindesk.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The label was only recently revived in 2018 and has released a new bottle every year since.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Although abandoned after Edward Hubble confirmed the universe’s ongoing expansion in 1929, physicists later revived the cosmological constant with both positive and negative valuations depending on their theory.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 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
It was revived post-COVID and, in 2023, the project was estimated to cost $10 to $15 million with a tentative completion date of late 2024 or sometime in 2025.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
The original production of Cats ran on Broadway from 1982 to 2000, and was revived in 2016.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The crowd Toronto killed with six early runs revived into a living, screaming organism, cheering the Blue Jays’ compiling collapse.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The Fly Who Flew to Space author, who was styled by Molly Dickson, revived a vintage 1995 John Galliano checkered suit featuring a peplum blazer and a pencil skirt.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Brown-Forman revived the name in 2018, making this the eighth annual release in the series.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Its speed and privacy offerings have revived institutional interest in blockchain, according to crypto media company Coindesk.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The label was only recently revived in 2018 and has released a new bottle every year since.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Although abandoned after Edward Hubble confirmed the universe’s ongoing expansion in 1929, physicists later revived the cosmological constant with both positive and negative valuations depending on their theory.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
Adjective
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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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Each year, Indiana Landmarks releases the list to advocate for the sites in hope of educating people and attracting developers, individuals and organizations to contribute financially and help these buildings find a refreshed purpose.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Also this week, the beloved choco taco has been resurrected thanks to gourmet ice cream chain Salt & Straw.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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La Posada closed and was converted into office space, but was resurrected when new owners purchased the building and its grounds in 1997, restoring the hotel and planting new gardens.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Apply heat until full water pressure is restored.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Furthering the value proposition, Kohl’s has restored coupons on certain market brands which had been discontinued.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Law enforcement officers conducted 37 drug seizures and recovered 32 firearms as part of the operation, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Oct. 2025
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The body of a skier who was caught in an avalanche in the Alaska backcountry seven months ago has been recovered.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The first is the fundamental need to rest, the second is to awaken or feel renewed energy, and the third is to heal.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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That outlook could reflect renewed concern about growth and unemployment.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the trailer, Bettany walks up to a white mansion and is greeted by human servants who are really just recreated AI programs.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, when the World Series came to Washington for the first time since 1933, the fans flocked in force to see the Nationals lose three dismal home games, scoring one run each night.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Anthony, for instance, rushed to the bank and withdrew the money demanded and gave it to someone who came to his home.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Iamaleava piloted an offense that looked reborn, finding 42 reasons to believe again.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Happily, recent years have brought some promising signs of this species’ return—and with better food, this time, as at the revamped El Quijote, in the Chelsea Hotel, a dusty old paella joint reborn, in recent years, as a sparkly high-roller dinner spot.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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