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
World & Nation Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years
Dec. 6, 2024
The ceremony began with Ulrich symbolically reopening Notre Dame’s grand wooden doors, tapping them three times with his fire-scarred crosier.
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Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Anne Edwards, 96, was a biographer of Hollywood and world figures; and horror historian David J. Skal, 71, explored the literary and film resurrections of Dracula.
—David Colton, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
While this is a peaceful death for solo stars like the sun, many stars have binary partners that can grant them at least a temporary resurrection.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
But through all that time away, plans were cooking for a resurrection.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Anne Edwards, 96, was a biographer of Hollywood and world figures; and horror historian David J. Skal, 71, explored the literary and film resurrections of Dracula.
—David Colton, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
While this is a peaceful death for solo stars like the sun, many stars have binary partners that can grant them at least a temporary resurrection.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
But through all that time away, plans were cooking for a resurrection.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
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In other words, don’t expect an Etienne revival in 2025.Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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This revival has been running on Broadway since 1996.Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Darnold would start six games late in the season, going 4-2 as the Panthers had a small late-season resurgence under Wilks, whose offense more heavily emphasized the run.Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was having a vintage stretch midway through the season before a shaky finish, while Vikings counterpart Sam Darnold has enjoyed a career resurgence that could net him a life-changing contract in free agency.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 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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Conservative critics have said that over time, the renewal of the protection status becomes automatic, regardless of what is happening in the person's home country.GISELA SALOMON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Conservative critics have said that over time, the renewal of the protection status becomes automatic, regardless of what is happening in the person’s home country.Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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