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
West proposed to disprove Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.
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Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Even though direct tobacco advertising in sports has shifted due to regulations, the involvement of Grizzly Nicotine Pouches signals a resurrection of this legacy in NASCAR, albeit in a modern form.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
And yet, this resurrection of the old way is taking a novel turn.
—Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
In short, the 2025 election for mayor should be about who is best to continue New York’s City’s resurrection, not about Andrew Cuomo’s rehabilitation.
—Bertha Lewis, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Even though direct tobacco advertising in sports has shifted due to regulations, the involvement of Grizzly Nicotine Pouches signals a resurrection of this legacy in NASCAR, albeit in a modern form.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
And yet, this resurrection of the old way is taking a novel turn.
—Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
In short, the 2025 election for mayor should be about who is best to continue New York’s City’s resurrection, not about Andrew Cuomo’s rehabilitation.
—Bertha Lewis, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
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The Signature itself produced a sturdy revival, in 2019, with a ferocious David Warshofsky as Weston, an alcoholic father who terrorizes his family, especially his grown son, Wesley, who learns to mimic him.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Gone, too, is the Latin Mass revival, which, to the dismay of many Catholics around the world, Francis quashed via a motu proprio in 2021.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The mid-1950s saw a brief resurgence of interest in theater organs.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, robust musky undertones—there are so many fragrance types to explore, and 2025 is seeing the resurgence of a nostalgic array of perfume notes: sweet and gourmand.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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With its rebirth, the show’s premiere also says goodbye to one of its main characters in typical violent fashion.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dickey addressed various topics, from whether new statues might appear around Albertsons Stadium to potential Pac-12 members, from the rebirth of baseball to concession stand options.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2025
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No one at the hearing spoke in favor of granting the permit renewal.—
Doug Thompson,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those statements could perhaps be taken as the Ballon d’Or runner up once more pledging his future to Madrid, amid rumors that he might be tempted to take a lucrative offer to play in Saudi Arabia while also still yet to put pen to paper on a contract renewal at the Bernabeu.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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