reanimation

noun

Definition of reanimationnext
as in revival
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reanimation
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. resurrection
Noun
  • In other words, don’t expect an Etienne revival in 2025.
    Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Photographer: Bridget Bennett/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images D-Wave was among a number of companies that enjoyed a revival of interest from investors in December, when Google announced a breakthrough in its own research.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of revival
Noun
  • 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
  • In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns about Russia, a potential ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and the resurgence of ISIS.
    NPR, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of resurgence
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  • This was the time when the first crops began to grow, marking a time of renewal and rebirth.
    Brandi D. Addison, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The solstice is celebrated by many as a time of rebirth and change.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebirth
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  • 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.
    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
Definition of resurrection
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