as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
a call for the reanimation of curfew ordinances that were discarded decades ago
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During my last few months living at home, my whole family gathered weekly for a profoundly un-family-friendly viewing of the third season revival, dubbed The Return.—
Will Bahr,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025 -
These are not the leg warmers of your aunt’s 1980s aerobic videos though, or even the leg warmers of the 2022 TikTok revival.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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The series is seeing a resurgence of late, following the reveal of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound — a throwback 2D pixel-art platformer published by retro label Dotemu — announced during The Game Awards 2024, due to release in Summer 2025.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Still, older or lower-quality properties made up just 23% of new leasing last year, and rents at those buildings are only about half what’s charged by trophy buildings—a sign that the resurgence in leasing is leaving many of these aging towers behind as tenants continue to opt for newer ones.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The new year and the incoming administration have brought us exciting opportunities for a rebirth of American freedom and opportunity for all.—
Dan Cox,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Hindu pilgrims gather at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, seeking liberation from the cycle of rebirth.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Surrender Director/Screenwriter: Julia Max, Producers: Mia Chang, Lovell Holder, Julia Max, Ian McDonald, Robert J. Ulrich When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual that will bring him back from the dead.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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What remains to be seen is whether the politicians in charge want to grasp the nettles in peace or choose instead to continue gambling for resurrection on the battlefield.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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