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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resurrection
In short, the 2025 election for mayor should be about who is best to continue New York’s City’s resurrection, not about Andrew Cuomo’s rehabilitation.
—
Bertha Lewis, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Aquinas adds – and to me this is one of the most beautiful aspects of his reflections on relics – that venerating a relic is also a way of looking forward to the future resurrection of the body.
—Therese Cory, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration passed a rule in 2024 intended as a bulwark against Trump's resurrection of Schedule F.
—Daniel Wiessner, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Pearl can afford to be patient, as he’s earned the benefit from a career resurrection following the Tennessee firing.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurrection
Bertha Lewis, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Aquinas adds – and to me this is one of the most beautiful aspects of his reflections on relics – that venerating a relic is also a way of looking forward to the future resurrection of the body.
—Therese Cory, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration passed a rule in 2024 intended as a bulwark against Trump's resurrection of Schedule F.
—Daniel Wiessner, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Pearl can afford to be patient, as he’s earned the benefit from a career resurrection following the Tennessee firing.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurrection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
Natural Textures The resurgence of wavy designs pushes for a movement toward softer, more organic interiors.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Topped by a colossal golden globe that symbolizes rebirth, Baiterek Tower is Astana’s pride and joy.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Financial terms of YouTube TV’s renewal with Paramount weren’t disclosed.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
-
Rapture By Susan Minot See Now Then, by Jamaica Kincaid Kincaid’s novel introduces readers to Mr. and Mrs. Sweet and their two children, Heracles (like the son of Zeus and his human mistress) and Persephone (like the queen of the dead, a symbol of the cycles of renewal that happen below the earth).—
Haley Mlotek,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to resurrection
Cite this Entry
“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share