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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Noun
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So have the Trump-loving, manosphere-running conservative bros, a more fitting reflection of the post-9/11 Bush era during which these bands found their audiences, adding a more complicated layer to the butt-rock revival.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025 -
Bella Hadid was early to the revival, debuting a sleek Ferragamo pair in 2024 styled with a matching bomber jacket and leather mules from the brand.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Skubal, naturally, credited his teammates for the Tigers’ resurgence.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Now with the Indianapolis Colts, Jones will attempt to have a similar type of resurgence in 2025.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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An American rebirth demands reckoning, not whitewash.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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From chaos, many historians believe rebirth can occur.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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In ancient times, yew trees were potent symbols of resurrection and considered portals to the ‘Otherworld’, where spirits could cross back into the land of the living.—
Emily Buchanan
July 18,
Literary Hub,
18 July 2025
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But little ink was spilled on the most important—and the most beautiful—third chapter of his life: his resurrection and redemption.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Reanimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimation. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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