as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity a general resurrection of patriotism after the war began

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Recent Examples of resurrection While Jin-su taunts Se-hyeong for wasting his last chance by trusting Jin-su, it is ultimately proven to be Jin-su who wastes his resurrection. Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024 But things go even worse than the flag incident when the Antioch service includes its theatrical retelling of the Christ story with its trial, crucifixion and resurrection. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024 Though the company had long been kaput, the brand has lived on vitally in the hearts and minds of collectors, this further upping the stakes for a proper resurrection. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024 Instead, Trump has now achieved an unthinkable resurrection. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for resurrection 
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  • Right on time: Austin revival of classic gay musical 'Falsettos' part of national trend Brown, a noted actor and director, became familiar with the Ransom Center while researching his grandfather, the actor and comedian, Troy Brown Sr.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The revival of the Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will run through September 6, with a press opening on Friday, June 27.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Suga Free is the latest Hip-Hop artist to offer their thoughts about the ongoing resurgence of West Coast Hip-Hop.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Read more Dengue Party Tray Recall Sparks Warning in 7 States This year's crisis is compounded by the resurgence of dengue serotype 3 in parts of Central America and the Caribbean, a strain not widely seen in over a decade, according to Thais dos Santos, PAHO's adviser on arboviral diseases.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Fabric of rebirth The iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is finally open to the public again after a devastating fire damaged it five years ago.
    AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This is the story of how Eric Jorgenson and the team at Scribe took a flatlining company and led it through a historic rebirth to recover its lost potential, restore its core values, and preserve the jobs of dozens of employees.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Owners announced their decision to shutter the rosy pink locale, citing difficulties in securing a long-term lease renewal.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement Earlier this year, Glenn and Elizabeth announced that the couple were privately navigating a difficult time while also experiencing a massive creative renewal.
    Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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