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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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
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Bill Burr, who is making his Broadway debut in the starry revival of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, opened up during a March 18 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon about dealing with a particularly vocial audience member.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Established in 1875, the distillery has experienced periods of closure and revival, with its most recent reopening in 2008.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The checks could lead to a resurgence in inflation.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The administration has defended its policies as necessary to counter unfair practices by America's trading partners, to foster a resurgence of strength in domestic industry and, in the case of tariffs on China, as a punitive measure in response to the country's role in the fentanyl trade.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Its red color symbolizes rebirth, while the rosemary and orange add a fresh, floral touch.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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On the seder plate, an egg represents Spring, rebirth, and the circle of life.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Despite a judge quickly blocking the measure, Trump's administration deported more than 200 Venezuelans - 137 under the wartime act - to El Salvador, where they are being detained in the country's massive anti-terrorism prison for a year subject to renewal.—
Vivian Sequera,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most visas are initially granted for one year with the possibility of renewal, except the Netherlands, which offers a three-year visa upfront but also requires a business plan.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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