revivification

as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the runaway success of the handheld PDA led to a stunning revivification of the computer company's fortunes

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Noun
  • The 1920s bungalows offered the perfect canvas for a thoughtful revival—one that would honor the neighborhood’s storied past while creating a fresh, modern sanctuary for multiple generations.
    Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Across the country, Le Monde reports that bouillon restaurants are having a revival, where customers sit on long wooden tables, eat a hearty broth, and drink wine from pitchers that won’t break the bank.
    BYAlex Ledsom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Douthat wrote an uncharacteristically hopeful column about the resurgence of traditional religious faith.
    Paul Baumann, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
  • France: Enhancing diets There’s perhaps no better sign of the incomplete progress made on nutrition than the resurgence of diseases of nutritional insufficiency that should be easy to eradicate.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Born Again was a rebirth moment for Silvera, who, just a few years ago, thought his journey on Daredevil was done for good after Netflix canceled the show in 2018.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
  • For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.
    Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The move comes amid rumblings about cuts across Wolf Entertainment’s NBC series ahead of their likely renewals for next season.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Office space, licensing renewals, employee visas and mandatory insurance add up.
    Henri Al Helaly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Each year, Christians celebrate this resurrection at Easter and marvel at the potential for the moribund to become filled with life again.
    Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Easter Sunday, an important day for members of the Christian faith, commemorates the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ after a 40-day season of prayer known as Lent.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Revivification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revivification. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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