reanimation

as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity a call for the reanimation of curfew ordinances that were discarded decades ago

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Noun
  • Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
  • Just two days before the fatal shooting, Joss disrupted a panel about the upcoming King of the Hill revival at the ATX TV Festival.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Both those programs have experienced a resurgence with new leadership.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
  • The 1990s saw a resurgence in family vacations, with many families opting for long trips to beaches, national parks and other destinations.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • As the source of life, water brings rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation, according to the hotel.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point in Practical Magic in 1998.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • The best of all worlds would be a Rozier resurrection in that regard.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
  • Four centuries and 32 years after Christopher Marlowe’s death, the playwright is getting a West End resurrection alongside William Shakespeare — and Variety has an exclusive first look at the stars bringing this literary rivalry to life.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
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“Reanimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimation. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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