post-resurrection
adjective
post-res·ur·rec·tion
ˌpōst-ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shən 
variants
or post-Resurrection
or less commonly postresurrection
: occurring in the period following a resurrection and especially the Resurrection of Christ
Luke calls Jesus "the Lord," which is the post-resurrection term for Jesus as Son of God.—
Thomas Gumbleton
Thomas GumbletonWho didn't erupt in cheers when Jon Snow sucked in that first post-resurrection breath …—Brandon Katz
Brandon KatzExamples of post-resurrection in a Sentence
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It must be said, however, that the action of Romulus takes place between Alien and Aliens, which leaves the possibility of a post-Resurrection story wide open.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2024
To escape the daily doubt-dousing and shuns from athiests, modern Christian rappers need nearly hide their faces to avoid instant recognition—as Jesus himself did post-resurrection in the Gospel of John, while walking past Roman soldiers on Easter morning.
—Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 24 Aug. 2023
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2024
To escape the daily doubt-dousing and shuns from athiests, modern Christian rappers need nearly hide their faces to avoid instant recognition—as Jesus himself did post-resurrection in the Gospel of John, while walking past Roman soldiers on Easter morning.
—Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 24 Aug. 2023
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“Post-resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post-resurrection. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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