reanimation

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
  • However, recent years have seen a revival of these nostalgic interiors.
    Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Trump wants the tariffs to spur a revival of the domestic industry.
    Tobias Burns, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The trend first began in 2023 but has had a resurgence this year, adding thousands more videos to related Hozier and Kahan hashtags, each with hundreds of thousands of views.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Following Punk's dramatic return in 2023, their on-screen reunion has added a compelling layer to his resurgence.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Its red color symbolizes rebirth, while the rosemary and orange add a fresh, floral touch.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • On the seder plate, an egg represents Spring, rebirth, and the circle of life.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Per the film’s title, the film will focus on Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Does the dwindling track attendance not equate to a lack of interest, one that shouldn’t have our scant resources thrown at it in an attempt at resurrection?
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Reanimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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