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
Many of these works relate to religious themes of resurrection and transcendence and convey the idea of transformation and salvation.
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David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The Surrender Director/Screenwriter: Julia Max, Producers: Mia Chang, Lovell Holder, Julia Max, Ian McDonald, Robert J. Ulrich
When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual that will bring him back from the dead.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
What remains to be seen is whether the politicians in charge want to grasp the nettles in peace or choose instead to continue gambling for resurrection on the battlefield.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
Kane was one of the last pieces of a franchise resurrection.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The Surrender Director/Screenwriter: Julia Max, Producers: Mia Chang, Lovell Holder, Julia Max, Ian McDonald, Robert J. Ulrich
When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual that will bring him back from the dead.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
What remains to be seen is whether the politicians in charge want to grasp the nettles in peace or choose instead to continue gambling for resurrection on the battlefield.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
Kane was one of the last pieces of a franchise resurrection.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
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Peters had previously performed the songs in 2009 and 2011 Broadway revivals of both shows.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, that doesn’t mean a new revival is off the table.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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The list of crises continues to grow: pandemics such as COVID-19 and bird flu, the resurgence of antisemitism, neofascism, White supremacy, poverty, homelessness and economic downturns.—
John Eger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Natural Textures The resurgence of wavy designs pushes for a movement toward softer, more organic interiors.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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Members were given custom saris, visited the Taj Mahal and attended Holi, a Hindu festival celebrating love and rebirth.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The 2028 event also offers an aggressive timeline for efforts at recovery and rebirth.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Financial terms of YouTube TV’s renewal with Paramount weren’t disclosed.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Rapture By Susan Minot See Now Then, by Jamaica Kincaid Kincaid’s novel introduces readers to Mr. and Mrs. Sweet and their two children, Heracles (like the son of Zeus and his human mistress) and Persephone (like the queen of the dead, a symbol of the cycles of renewal that happen below the earth).—
Haley Mlotek,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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