as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the farmers felt revived as they headed back to the fields after a hearty lunch
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as in resurrected
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances
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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee
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as in recovered
to gain consciousness again
the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address
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Recent Examples of revived
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The report also revived the theory that moderate drinking is linked to fewer heart attack and stroke deaths, and fewer deaths overall, compared with never drinking.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
His childhood farm in Georgia had been decimated by the Depression, then revived by the New Deal.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
Golden has quietly revived his reputation through one of the best coaching jobs of the year as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator.
—Matt Baker, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
In more modern times, Douro producers have revived a tradition of making non-fortified dry wines with impressive results.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As 2025 accelerates this transition from working remotely to returning to the office, one leadership skill may have stagnated from lack of use and needs to be revived.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The musical has been revived multiple times on Broadway following its initial 1959 production starring Ethel Merman, with renowned actresses like Tyne Daly, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone playing Rose on stage.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Despite doctors’ efforts, which included attempts to perform a full brain scan and flush toxins from his system, Maco tragically could not be revived.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
His ballhawking has revived Clint Capela’s ability to effectively contain the ball in drop coverage.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The report also revived the theory that moderate drinking is linked to fewer heart attack and stroke deaths, and fewer deaths overall, compared with never drinking.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
His childhood farm in Georgia had been decimated by the Depression, then revived by the New Deal.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
Golden has quietly revived his reputation through one of the best coaching jobs of the year as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator.
—Matt Baker, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
In more modern times, Douro producers have revived a tradition of making non-fortified dry wines with impressive results.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As 2025 accelerates this transition from working remotely to returning to the office, one leadership skill may have stagnated from lack of use and needs to be revived.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The musical has been revived multiple times on Broadway following its initial 1959 production starring Ethel Merman, with renowned actresses like Tyne Daly, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone playing Rose on stage.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Despite doctors’ efforts, which included attempts to perform a full brain scan and flush toxins from his system, Maco tragically could not be revived.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
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The 27-year-old has resurrected his career.—
Jess Bryant,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The story of the Carters’ loyalty to Prince, now in her late 70s, is being resurrected following the former president’s death on Sunday at age 100.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
1 Jan. 2025
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French Medieval wall paintings hidden for more than 500 years in the Angers cathedral have been digitally restored, according to the Hamilton Kerr Institute Bulletin.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Though French experts restored the work, they had previously only been recorded in partial black and white images.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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One of the silencers was attached to the rifle and another was recovered at the rental residence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Authorities have said the death toll could have been higher after law enforcement recovered two explosive devices hidden in coolers near the scene — one at the cross-section of Bourbon and Orleans streets and another at an intersection about two blocks away.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Along with Erskine's nomination, the Hulu series, which was renewed for a season 2, earned two other nominations.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Given the show's popularity, fans have wondered whether the show will be renewed for a second season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Packed with grapefruit extract to purify and ceramides to shield against environmental stressors, this Best of Beauty Award winner leaves your scalp refreshed and your hair soft without drying it out.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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Cuttings that are rooted in water need their water refreshed every day or two.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The upcoming vehicle, based on that concept, which will arrive before 2030 along with a midsize crossover and a reborn minivan.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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And Parker, who shines a light all over the show, is particularly delightful and moving in her reborn persona.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The news came alongside a new teaser, which gives a glimpse of key sequences from the game recreated in live-action.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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A number of key moments from the actual event — including the masked terrorist on the balcony — were painstakingly recreated by the team.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Though it has been modernly renovated, its unique architecture and artistic soul remains.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2025
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Once the home of affluent merchants, the 140-year-old estate has been renovated into the 22-key Azumi Setoda.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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