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to bring back to life, practice, or activity
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Recent Examples of resurrected
Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Engineered and built to standards of performance, safety, fit, and finish unapproachable during its first life, the resurrected Allard—which has a body in fiberglass and not in aluminum— is a visually accurate interpretation of the 1950s-era original, though not dimensionally identical.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
However, things go awry when the other students discover the resurrected pet.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2025, the resurrected CFA already has well over 500 names.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
While Zehetmayr remained vague about the company’s plans for Fyre Festival, the resurrected Limewire brand is focused on launching non-fungible tokens to help users get access to music, which may hint at the company’s plans for the Fyre Festival brand.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This grisly yet sumptuous Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as the titular mad scientist and — in a dramatic step up from Euphoria and Saltburn — a towering Jacob Elordi as his resurrected Creature.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The resurrected lodge was designed to withstand the region's heavy snows.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Then there’s Sam Darnold, who was once declared a draft bust and was football Twitter’s favorite punchline, but now has been resurrected in Seattle, throwing for over 4,000 yards and leading the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Nat has been resurrected as both her recognizable self, a stoic beauty dressed David Byrne-style with shoulder pads as wide as a refrigerator, and in appliance form as her own upright vacuum — another one — whose plastic shell is her exact shade of burgundy hair.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Production ceased in 1968 as American whiskey fell out of favor, and the trademark brand remained dormant for decades until it was resurrected in 2018.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
After the fleece is placed on the tree, not with a spear, but simply hung on it, the group discovers the next day that Thalia has been resurrected.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The chapter, East Chicago 3046-B, resurrected itself in November 2024 after nearly a decade by petitioning the state NAACP and was regranted its charter in February, its president, Benita White Arnold, said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Forty-eight hours later, it had been resurrected thanks to the Public Environmental Data Partners (PEDP), a new coalition launched in November 2024 specifically to save federal data.
—Kyla Mandel, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
That game was one of seven in which the Bears were left for dead in the final two minutes, only to be resurrected and win.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The resurrected Christ is known by his wounds; in Homer, Odysseus is recognized on his return home by the scar on his leg.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Engineered and built to standards of performance, safety, fit, and finish unapproachable during its first life, the resurrected Allard—which has a body in fiberglass and not in aluminum— is a visually accurate interpretation of the 1950s-era original, though not dimensionally identical.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
However, things go awry when the other students discover the resurrected pet.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2025, the resurrected CFA already has well over 500 names.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
While Zehetmayr remained vague about the company’s plans for Fyre Festival, the resurrected Limewire brand is focused on launching non-fungible tokens to help users get access to music, which may hint at the company’s plans for the Fyre Festival brand.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This grisly yet sumptuous Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as the titular mad scientist and — in a dramatic step up from Euphoria and Saltburn — a towering Jacob Elordi as his resurrected Creature.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The resurrected lodge was designed to withstand the region's heavy snows.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Darnold, who resurrected his career, has capped one of the greatest redemption arcs ever seen in football with a Lombardi Trophy after he was considered by many to have been a draft bust.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Then there’s Sam Darnold, who was once declared a draft bust and was football Twitter’s favorite punchline, but now has been resurrected in Seattle, throwing for over 4,000 yards and leading the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Nat has been resurrected as both her recognizable self, a stoic beauty dressed David Byrne-style with shoulder pads as wide as a refrigerator, and in appliance form as her own upright vacuum — another one — whose plastic shell is her exact shade of burgundy hair.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Production ceased in 1968 as American whiskey fell out of favor, and the trademark brand remained dormant for decades until it was resurrected in 2018.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
After the fleece is placed on the tree, not with a spear, but simply hung on it, the group discovers the next day that Thalia has been resurrected.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The chapter, East Chicago 3046-B, resurrected itself in November 2024 after nearly a decade by petitioning the state NAACP and was regranted its charter in February, its president, Benita White Arnold, said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Forty-eight hours later, it had been resurrected thanks to the Public Environmental Data Partners (PEDP), a new coalition launched in November 2024 specifically to save federal data.
—Kyla Mandel, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
That game was one of seven in which the Bears were left for dead in the final two minutes, only to be resurrected and win.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrected
Adjective
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The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It was renewed nearly decade later and has since been renewed again for a third and final season that debuts in March.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Childhood memories will also be renewed for Lindell, who will be reunited with Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo, his former classmate in school from ages 10-15.—
Lia Assimakopoulos
Dallas Stars,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Eventually, a corner convenience store on Riverfront Boulevard was bulldozed and reborn as a two-story restaurant with great views of downtown.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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If the baldly stated white supremacism that now fills up my X feed is any guide, that reborn entity drank lots of raw milk and grew up with strong bones and teeth.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These include the high-end fabrications Boglioli always relies on, which range from regenerated cashmere to lightweight flannels.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Cristina Cerdeira, marketing manager of Tejidos Royo, is adamant that regenerated fibers are the future of denim fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All the while, a far-right President Mary Beth Cadwallader fans anti-reanimated sentiment with the mantra, Make America Safe Again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As Bessette fits him for a new suit, their connection is palpable in the recreated moment in the trailer.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sophi Balerdi, a contestant from Season 49, said seeing the recreated challenges is surreal because they're pulled straight from the show.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The old pals get the jump on the hitmen, and an invigorated Lee later volunteers to help the General in his feud with local liquor magnate Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Resurrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrected. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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