as in revivals
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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Notable performers who have taken on roles in the show or its revivals include Liza Minnelli, Ricardo Montalbán, Kristin Chenoweth, John Goodman, Megan Mullally, Santino Fontana, and many others.—
Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
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The Harlem Globetrotters will be facing off against their usual revivals — the ever-hopeful Washington Generals — at four different NorCal venues.—
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After Alexander McQueen’s spring 1995 collection introduced the bumster, the derrière-baring look has enjoyed several resurgences—most recently in McQueen’s spring 2026 collection by Seán McGirr.—
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Thus, the resurgences of measles, which is very infectious, and pertussis, a bacterial disease, are not unexpected.—
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Finding yourself after a heartbreak is one of the most beautiful transformations and rebirths there is in life.—
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That’s after the Dutchman took a dramatic pole ahead of Sunday’s 2025 finale, putting himself in prime position to complete one of the greatest resurrections the sport has witnessed.—
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At this year’s French Open, Monfils performed one of his signature resurrections, coming from two sets down to beat Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien and sending Court Philippe-Chatrier into a frenzy in the process.—
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“Reanimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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