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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Peters had previously performed the songs in 2009 and 2011 Broadway revivals of both shows.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Capcom’s ongoing hot streak hopefully continues with its upcoming revival of Onimusha, a classic samurai action-adventure game.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
13 Feb. 2025
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The list of crises continues to grow: pandemics such as COVID-19 and bird flu, the resurgence of antisemitism, neofascism, White supremacy, poverty, homelessness and economic downturns.—
John Eger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Natural Textures The resurgence of wavy designs pushes for a movement toward softer, more organic interiors.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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Topped by a colossal golden globe that symbolizes rebirth, Baiterek Tower is Astana’s pride and joy.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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After a five-year run as a brick-and-mortar in Boise that ended in 2021, then a rebirth as a Kuna restaurant that began in 2023, Mac Mac is returning to its food-truck-only roots.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 2025
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Through a resurrection of Kiarostami’s openheartedness as cinematic practice, Universal Language crafts its own identity.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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West proposed to disprove Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.—
Dan Miller,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Reanimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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