reanimation

noun

Definition of reanimationnext
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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Recent Examples of reanimation In an introduction to an 1831 edition, Shelley cites galvanism as one of her inspirations for the monster’s reanimation process. — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2026 The reanimation of Hebrew in Israel was less about preserving the language than about choosing a common tongue, one that wouldn’t favor one group of Jewish people over another. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The Bride not looking like a monster and retaining her desirability after reanimation is common, but only sometimes interrogated. — Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026 Buckley, who was also on the panel, said the Bride’s reanimation isn’t frightening so much as electrifying. — Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026 As Violette has suggested more than once, these images have a zombielike quality, and the reanimation of the dead is always a horror story. — Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 Societal fascination with reanimation spans centuries. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025 Prior to their reanimation by Hope and her magic contract, the Tappers are in a state of almost-hysterical obsolescence. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reanimation
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. resurrection
Noun
  • Originally conceived by Bloody Disgusting co-founder Brad Miska, the anthology series has survived a small carousel of distributors, an explosive streaming-era revival, and most recently, the addition of a new financial partner.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • According to Marlee Lossing, Sweet Tomatoes’ director of corporate affairs, the company has been working on a revival since the chain’s acquisition in 2020.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of revival
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  • The economy has shown signs of strain in recent months, including a bond selloff and a resurgence in oil and gasoline prices.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • What makes Bleecker’s 2026 slate particularly impressive is that the resurgence has come in the wake of a devastating tragedy.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurgence
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  • According to the staff and recurring guests, this era is cutting edge, and the Omni Homestead is facing a, totally, revitalizing and refreshing energy rebirth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In Egypt, lotus blossoms crowned temples as symbols of rebirth, while in the Islamic world, marble arabesques bloomed across mosques to evoke paradise.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebirth
Noun
  • Somehow, the King of the Monsters has returned — if Palpatine had infinitely regenerative flesh, perhaps his resurrection would have been similarly unsurprising.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Winners of those games were going to get a ‘one free death’ or ‘resurrection’ certificate.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of resurrection

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“Reanimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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