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
Orion faced years of delays when NASA’s Constellation program was canceled, before finding resurrection as part of Artemis.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Social media reactions to Duo's resurrection and confession were mixed.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Working in tandem with their teammates and utilizing each of their different abilities (like healing, shielding, or resurrection) wisely can keep players alive even when the odds are against them.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Can Scout pull off the modernized resurrection of a classic SUV and deliver it at a competitive price point compared to other electric off-roaders like Rivian’s R1S and the upcoming $45,000 R2?
—Verge Staff, The Verge, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
Noun
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Trump wants the tariffs to spur a revival of the domestic industry.—
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However, recent years have seen a revival of these nostalgic interiors.—
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The trend first began in 2023 but has had a resurgence this year, adding thousands more videos to related Hozier and Kahan hashtags, each with hundreds of thousands of views.—
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Following Punk's dramatic return in 2023, their on-screen reunion has added a compelling layer to his resurgence.—
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White leans on water imagery again in this episode, especially in that one big scene of death — and two of rebirth.—
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Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.—
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The dyed eggs are a poignant reminder of the hope and renewal that Easter embodies.—
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With tender melodic lines intertwined with intricate accompaniment, the piece offers an emotionally nuanced narrative that explores themes of memory, loss and renewal.—
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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