Definition of resuscitationnext
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 Though in need of resuscitation, the genre still has a healthy pulse. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 The advance directive can state whether or not the dying person wants resuscitation or a feeding tube. Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026 An absence of important skills, such as newborn resuscitation, can put a baby’s life at risk if they are born needing intervention. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Dec. 2025 The resuscitation of dormant side characters is another hallmark of penultimate episodes. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resuscitation
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Noun
  • Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theater award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off Broadway – were announced today by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén, both currently appearing in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The limited, four-episode revival series reunites Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield, and Emy Coligado.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Since 2016, the cacao industry in Puerto Rico has experienced a massive resurgence with production growing by more than 3,400%, according to data from Chocolate Cortés.
    Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Inside Grapevine Faith’s resurgence After missing the playoff in 2025, the Lions are 15-3-1 and have a 4-0 record in TAPPS District 1 Division II.
    Charles Baggarly April 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • Ghotmeh’s Stone Garden in Beirut expresses the feeling of a city familiar with the violence of demolition and the excitement of rebirth.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Even in smokedope’s world, where cloud rap’s misty run continued long after 2016, the end of THE COMEDOWN signals a rebirth akin to Lean’s after Warlord—an end to the endless party, a chance for new beginnings.
    Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Their transformation through pickling—turning a simple, earthy root into a tangy, vibrant dish—was often seen as a metaphor for renewal and the endurance of the Jewish people through adversity.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • His resurrection signifies victory over sin, death and despair.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
  • What was thought to be an electric successor has evolved into (seemingly) a twin-turbo V6 hybrid resurrection.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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