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to bring back to life, practice, or activity
attempts are being made to resurrect the stalled arms negotiations
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Recent Examples of resurrected
Jess Bryant, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Only to be resurrected again, and finally now on the cusp of implementation.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
The story of the Carters’ loyalty to Prince, now in her late 70s, is being resurrected following the former president’s death on Sunday at age 100.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
As for the aforementioned Strawberry Frosting Pop-Tart that sacrificed itself at the inaugural bowl in 2023 and became a viral sensation, the 2024 game featured a special In Memoriam video to the character, who was then resurrected as a disfigured zombie mascot.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
Although his commitment to human rights and ethics may have been underappreciated during his term in office, Jerry says his reputation was resurrected in his out-of-office life.
—Andrea Michelson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2024
Since Original Sin resurrected Dexter in its opening scene, viewers now have a better understanding of where the Resurrection series will pick up.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
After more than 40 years of silence, the legendary Port Ellen Distillery was resurrected in March 2024—blending its storied past with state-of-the-art innovation.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In the New Testament, Lazarus was resurrected four days after his death by Jesus and became the patron saint of the poor and the sick.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
The 27-year-old has resurrected his career.
—Jess Bryant, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Only to be resurrected again, and finally now on the cusp of implementation.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
The story of the Carters’ loyalty to Prince, now in her late 70s, is being resurrected following the former president’s death on Sunday at age 100.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
As for the aforementioned Strawberry Frosting Pop-Tart that sacrificed itself at the inaugural bowl in 2023 and became a viral sensation, the 2024 game featured a special In Memoriam video to the character, who was then resurrected as a disfigured zombie mascot.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
Although his commitment to human rights and ethics may have been underappreciated during his term in office, Jerry says his reputation was resurrected in his out-of-office life.
—Andrea Michelson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2024
Since Original Sin resurrected Dexter in its opening scene, viewers now have a better understanding of where the Resurrection series will pick up.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
After more than 40 years of silence, the legendary Port Ellen Distillery was resurrected in March 2024—blending its storied past with state-of-the-art innovation.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In the New Testament, Lazarus was resurrected four days after his death by Jesus and became the patron saint of the poor and the sick.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrected
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His ballhawking has revived Clint Capela’s ability to effectively contain the ball in drop coverage.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The report also revived the theory that moderate drinking is linked to fewer heart attack and stroke deaths, and fewer deaths overall, compared with never drinking.Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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And Parker, who shines a light all over the show, is particularly delightful and moving in her reborn persona.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The reborn Pulido’s Kitchen & Cantina restaurants will remodel a former Western wear store in Willow Park into a new Pulido’s, co-owner Bourke Harvey said.Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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Along with Erskine's nomination, the Hulu series, which was renewed for a season 2, earned two other nominations.Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Given the show's popularity, fans have wondered whether the show will be renewed for a second season.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Per The Seattle Times, researchers believe the mother orca's newborn calf, who the Center for Whale Research discovered the calf on Friday, Dec. 20, and given the alpha-numeric designation J61, has died.Staff Author, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Those in a boat stay in constant contact with colleagues in a small plane – all scanning the water for whales and, hopefully, newborn calves.Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Resurrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrected. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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