as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support
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Recent Examples of resuscitation
That led the team to tackle a resuscitation of the Scream franchise, first with Scream, in 2022, and then Scream VI in 2023.
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
How else to justify paying more for the resuscitation of Brett Ratner and Melania Trump than the cost of three best picture winners?
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful, officials said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 1 July 2024
However, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the man died at the scene, the release said.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
How else to justify paying more for the resuscitation of Brett Ratner and Melania Trump than the cost of three best picture winners?
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful, officials said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 1 July 2024
However, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the man died at the scene, the release said.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
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Bill Burr, who is making his Broadway debut in the starry revival of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, opened up during a March 18 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon about dealing with a particularly vocial audience member.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Established in 1875, the distillery has experienced periods of closure and revival, with its most recent reopening in 2008.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The checks could lead to a resurgence in inflation.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The administration has defended its policies as necessary to counter unfair practices by America's trading partners, to foster a resurgence of strength in domestic industry and, in the case of tariffs on China, as a punitive measure in response to the country's role in the fentanyl trade.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Its red color symbolizes rebirth, while the rosemary and orange add a fresh, floral touch.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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On the seder plate, an egg represents Spring, rebirth, and the circle of life.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Despite a judge quickly blocking the measure, Trump's administration deported more than 200 Venezuelans - 137 under the wartime act - to El Salvador, where they are being detained in the country's massive anti-terrorism prison for a year subject to renewal.—
Vivian Sequera,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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One thing the timing of the renewal could facilitate is a shorter break between seasons: Due in part to writers and actors striking for better contracts in 2023, season two premiered almost three years after the conclusion of the first run.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Per the film’s title, the film will focus on Jesus Christ’s resurrection.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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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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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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