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
Darnold’s career resuscitation is even more abrupt and surprising.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The medical staff tried whatever was necessary to restore his blood circulation with two surgeries, two resuscitations, and sixty pints of blood.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Emergency crews arrived and took over resuscitation efforts on the child, who was unconscious and not breathing, the coroner’s office said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
That led the team to tackle a resuscitation of the Scream franchise, first with Scream, in 2022, and then Scream VI in 2023.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The medical staff tried whatever was necessary to restore his blood circulation with two surgeries, two resuscitations, and sixty pints of blood.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Emergency crews arrived and took over resuscitation efforts on the child, who was unconscious and not breathing, the coroner’s office said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
That led the team to tackle a resuscitation of the Scream franchise, first with Scream, in 2022, and then Scream VI in 2023.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
Noun
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Trump wants the tariffs to spur a revival of the domestic industry.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, recent years have seen a revival of these nostalgic interiors.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The trend first began in 2023 but has had a resurgence this year, adding thousands more videos to related Hozier and Kahan hashtags, each with hundreds of thousands of views.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Following Punk's dramatic return in 2023, their on-screen reunion has added a compelling layer to his resurgence.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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White leans on water imagery again in this episode, especially in that one big scene of death — and two of rebirth.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dyed eggs are a poignant reminder of the hope and renewal that Easter embodies.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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But spring means rebirth and renewal — and also an opportunity to enjoy a good read on a park bench, in your backyard, or just about anywhere else.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Per the film’s title, the film will focus on Jesus Christ’s resurrection.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Does the dwindling track attendance not equate to a lack of interest, one that shouldn’t have our scant resources thrown at it in an attempt at resurrection?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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