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
In the same way that a pullback on trade has lagged effects, the potential resuscitation of more normal relations may also take several months to be felt — with a major slowdown of investment and hiring by U.S. businesses in the meantime.
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Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Her work, then, is the work of resuscitation via bewitchment.
—Ocean Vuong, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Half their blood had been drained from their bodies, sending them into hemorrhagic shock—a disastrous multi-organ shortage of oxygen that, even with prompt resuscitation, frequently proves fatal.
—Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
The first is in essence a resuscitation of Joe Biden’s policy on the war, which Trump loudly condemned on the campaign trail as dangerously courting a direct confrontation with a nuclear-armed Russia.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Her work, then, is the work of resuscitation via bewitchment.
—Ocean Vuong, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Half their blood had been drained from their bodies, sending them into hemorrhagic shock—a disastrous multi-organ shortage of oxygen that, even with prompt resuscitation, frequently proves fatal.
—Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
The first is in essence a resuscitation of Joe Biden’s policy on the war, which Trump loudly condemned on the campaign trail as dangerously courting a direct confrontation with a nuclear-armed Russia.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
Noun
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The actor, who played Ray Romano’s brother in the series, confirmed that there won’t be a revival of the show after speaking with Romano and Philip Rosenthal, the show’s creator.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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The revival requires Burnett to tour the cultural capitals, and to talk about the film and therefore his life in situ, as if life did not present its trials after.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Both those programs have experienced a resurgence with new leadership.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
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Whiskey, which has experienced a resurgence over the past 15 years, has never regained its mass-market dominance.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
Noun
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As the source of life, water brings rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation, according to the hotel.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point in Practical Magic in 1998.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Consider a SaaS renewal meeting: Previously, a rep would gather basic account information and demographics before attempting to position their offerings—a time-consuming and imprecise process.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The series’ breakout success last year earned it a swift second-season renewal, with production already underway.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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The best of all worlds would be a Rozier resurrection in that regard.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Four centuries and 32 years after Christopher Marlowe’s death, the playwright is getting a West End resurrection alongside William Shakespeare — and Variety has an exclusive first look at the stars bringing this literary rivalry to life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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