as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rekindle
The former couple were married from 2002 to 2009 but briefly rekindled their romance in 2019.
—
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Jeff Hardy has expressed interest in rekindling his 2009 rivalry with CM Punk, and now that Punk has returned to WWE, speculation has been sparked.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
After rekindling their romance in 2023, Ashanti and Nelly didn’t waste any time tying the knot during a secret ceremony later in the same year.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Ben Affleck praises 'spectacular' performance by Jennifer Lopez in 'Unstoppable'
Almost two decades after their split, Affleck and Lopez rekindled their relationship in 2021 and tied the knot the following year.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Jeff Hardy has expressed interest in rekindling his 2009 rivalry with CM Punk, and now that Punk has returned to WWE, speculation has been sparked.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
After rekindling their romance in 2023, Ashanti and Nelly didn’t waste any time tying the knot during a secret ceremony later in the same year.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Ben Affleck praises 'spectacular' performance by Jennifer Lopez in 'Unstoppable'
Almost two decades after their split, Affleck and Lopez rekindled their relationship in 2021 and tied the knot the following year.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
Verb
-
The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Trump resurrected that version of the program, with law enforcement agencies in Florida signing over 100 task force model agreements since February.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Easter is still a few days away, but the Lorde has been resurrected.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Big advances in artificial intelligence have renewed some scientists’ dream of eventually understanding what dolphins are saying.—
Melissa Hobson,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
-
This gets you a one-year temporary residence permit that can be renewed annually.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share