reanimation

noun

Definition of reanimationnext
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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  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. resurrection
Noun
  • His election heralded the growing success of the GOP in the sunshine state and the revival of two-party politics.
    Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Machinists voted down another offer — 35% raises over four years, and still no revival of pensions — on Oct. 23, the same day that Boeing reported a third-quarter loss of more than $6 billion.
    David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of revival
Noun
  • McCaffrey's return should spark a resurgence in the 49ers offense.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • And while a resurgence in the labor market could raise concerns about a reacceleration in inflation, October’s ADP data showed otherwise, Richardson said.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of resurgence
Noun
  • By Alan Chin Writer/Photographer 3 The Capitol Theater in downtown Flint, Michigan, reopened in 2017 after 20 years of lying vacant and was supposed to be a symbol of the city's rebirth after decades of decline.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Sacred animals in indigenous culture: Butterfly: Regarded as the symbol of rebirth and transformation for humans.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of rebirth
Noun
  • Before Happy’s Place, were there any discussions about doing a proper reboot or continuation of Reba, like the current resurrection of Frasier?
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
  • To watch what happens next should feel like a resurrection: 26 emerges from darkness in the galleries of yet another exhibition space in Cotonou, Benin’s largest city.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of resurrection
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