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
The Fire Department said there were several pet resuscitations.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite resuscitation efforts by officers and paramedics, the victim died at the scene, police said.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Undoubtedly, Maggie Gyllenhaal means Frank’s resuscitation of Ida to represent a further exploitation of a heroine who, undeniably, received rough treatment during her actual pre-undead state.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The door to the resuscitation room burst open as nurses rushed to lay a seizing infant on the table.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite resuscitation efforts by officers and paramedics, the victim died at the scene, police said.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Undoubtedly, Maggie Gyllenhaal means Frank’s resuscitation of Ida to represent a further exploitation of a heroine who, undeniably, received rough treatment during her actual pre-undead state.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The door to the resuscitation room burst open as nurses rushed to lay a seizing infant on the table.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
Noun
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After its triumphant Met première, in January of 1958, and a couple of brief revivals through 1965, the piece had decisively departed from the repertory, failing to entrench itself the way the finest operas of Benjamin Britten had done.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Held on Monday, May 18, this year’s Lincoln Center Spring Gala honored the Downeys at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, currently home to the Broadway revival of the musical Ragtime.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Except the current ’90s resurgence doesn’t feel the least bit retro.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Almost half a century later, the resurgence of the LES as an artists’ hub is being shaped by small, independent galleries; artist-run nonprofits like 99Canal and the Abrons Art Center; blue-chip galleries like Perrotin; and the East Side outposts of Chelsea galleries such as Hollis Taggart.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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Both cities have a claim on Goethe’s legacy—he was born in Frankfurt, but largely worked and eventually died in Weimar—and both cities, too, will attempt to seize upon Mann as a symbol of Germany’s postwar rebirth.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Luis, 29 and originally from Mexico, applied for his renewal in November.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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See the full list of new series orders, renewals and cancellations on THR’s network scorecard.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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As his wife recovers, each cycle of death and resurrection pulls him closer to something far more disturbing.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The years that followed saw an enormous upsurge in new approaches to money and monetary policy, including a resurrection of old debates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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