as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
the runaway success of the handheld PDA led to a stunning revivification of the computer company's fortunes
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Some historians say Zappas petitioned Greece's King Otto for a revival of the games in 1856 and offered to pay for them.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Perhaps that’s why the revival, airing on ABC, feels so off.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Its resurgence has raised concerns among minorities and women workers who fear a potential curtailment of women’s rights if conservative elements gain influence.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another of the old guard enjoying a comeback is Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party, which is making a resurgence after years of suppression under Hasina.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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But as Kaufman and his collaborators saw with the sledgehammer, the musical rebirth was just one part of his recovery.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Today’s Solar Eclipse brings renewal to your 8th House of Shared Resources, highlighting trust and the power of candid conversations about vulnerability.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, 40 days during which the Catholic Church calls the faithful to conversion and to truly prepare themselves to experience the mysteries of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection during Holy Week.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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But there's a problem with her resurrection.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Revivification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revivification. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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