revivification

noun

Definition of revivificationnext
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the runaway success of the handheld PDA led to a stunning revivification of the computer company's fortunes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revivification
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. renewal
  5. 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
  • There has been no official word from Disney or Marvel regarding a renewal.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
  • October 2024 Ace of Cups: The cards show October bringing a wave of emotional renewal for you, Aquarius.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of renewal
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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