RESURRECTION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resurrection

noun

ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shən

Definition of resurrection

as in revival

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity a general resurrection of patriotism after the war began

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Recent Examples of resurrection More than a decade later, scientists cloned a female ferret named Willa from the founding clutch as a form of genetic resurrection. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026 This ultimately resulted in his resurrection, his decisive victory over human injustice and the grave. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026 There’s always the chance Saturday’s unlikely resurrection sparks a big step forward. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The term refers to the three gospels that present the life, passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus in a somewhat similar fashion. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurrection

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With the news that Girls is returning to HBO for a five-episode revival series, Glee is the second touchstone show from the 2010s to announce a revival in as many weeks.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Thanks to social media, the market is witnessing an unprecedented revival.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of revival

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The backstory The building was originally commissioned as a Gilded Age cottage back in 1874, and went through several compelling forms before its current rebirth, including a speakeasy during the Prohibition Era and the former Candlelight Inn.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
The verticality of these works can be seen as an aspirational self-portrait in which destruction and rebirth are literally and metaphorically merged.

— John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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