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
Finishing it nearly 40 years later was resurrection.
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Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
All told, the project is both resurrection and evolution.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The travel ban is a resurrection of other travel restrictions that Trump put into place during his first presidency.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
Early on, the score by French electro group M83 either copies or barely remixes Bernard Herrmann’s themes from Vertigo — which, as all good Hitchcock fans know, is another story of death and resurrection.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
All told, the project is both resurrection and evolution.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The travel ban is a resurrection of other travel restrictions that Trump put into place during his first presidency.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
Early on, the score by French electro group M83 either copies or barely remixes Bernard Herrmann’s themes from Vertigo — which, as all good Hitchcock fans know, is another story of death and resurrection.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurrection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
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
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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
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For information on how to book a wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary at Disneyland Resort or other Disney destinations, visit DisneyWeddings.com.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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