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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
Before Happy’s Place, were there any discussions about doing a proper reboot or continuation of Reba, like the current resurrection of Frasier?
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
To watch what happens next should feel like a resurrection: 26 emerges from darkness in the galleries of yet another exhibition space in Cotonou, Benin’s largest city.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Ben Field, who runs Deep Fusion, said the Hammer doc resurrection has secured all necessary permissions.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
The brick-and-mortar resurrection of BuyBuy Baby, which once had as many as 120 locations across the United States, lasted less than 12 months.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
To watch what happens next should feel like a resurrection: 26 emerges from darkness in the galleries of yet another exhibition space in Cotonou, Benin’s largest city.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Ben Field, who runs Deep Fusion, said the Hammer doc resurrection has secured all necessary permissions.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
The brick-and-mortar resurrection of BuyBuy Baby, which once had as many as 120 locations across the United States, lasted less than 12 months.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrection
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His election heralded the growing success of the GOP in the sunshine state and the revival of two-party politics.Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Machinists voted down another offer — 35% raises over four years, and still no revival of pensions — on Oct. 23, the same day that Boeing reported a third-quarter loss of more than $6 billion.David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This spike is attributed to the escalation of armed violence since 2021 resulting from the resurgence of M23 rebel armed group and the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF).Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The resurgence of platforms like Discord and Patreon demonstrates this kind of resistance: Creators cultivate smaller, more intimate communities.Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Power Of Spring: A Season Of Growth And Renewal Spring, often called the season of rebirth, is the most obvious time for tree nursery sales to flourish.Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Born This Way opens with a pilgrimage to New York City’s Lower East Side, the site of Stefani Germanotta’s rebirth as Lady Gaga.Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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There has been no official word from Disney or Marvel regarding a renewal.Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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October 2024 Ace of Cups: The cards show October bringing a wave of emotional renewal for you, Aquarius.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrection. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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