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
Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Popular in the early 2000s and now revived, bubble skirts are seen as playful and dramatic fashion pieces.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Sleaze is one of 10 Ohio users who told Reuters they have been revived numerous times by naloxone.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Mummies tend to be the movie territory of Universal, which famously has the titular character part of its cabinet of monsters in the 1930s and 1940s and revived this century in movies starring Brendan Fraser and Tom Cruise.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Though many hit shows and movies are getting the reboot treatment, Apatow said in 2017 at a Television Critics Association event, per Deadline, that Freaks and Geeks wouldn't be revived.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, fans of Prada have something to look forward to with icons both new and old revived for the season ahead—the ones pictured reference a 2023 favorite with wing tips.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Can a dying Christmas tree be revived?
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
At one point, Pam’s mother’s blood sugar dropped and Sarah, the ER doctor, revived her with some fruit in her bag.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
The former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur manager has emphatically revived Forest’s fortunes while revitalising his reputation.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Popular in the early 2000s and now revived, bubble skirts are seen as playful and dramatic fashion pieces.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Sleaze is one of 10 Ohio users who told Reuters they have been revived numerous times by naloxone.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Mummies tend to be the movie territory of Universal, which famously has the titular character part of its cabinet of monsters in the 1930s and 1940s and revived this century in movies starring Brendan Fraser and Tom Cruise.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Though many hit shows and movies are getting the reboot treatment, Apatow said in 2017 at a Television Critics Association event, per Deadline, that Freaks and Geeks wouldn't be revived.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, fans of Prada have something to look forward to with icons both new and old revived for the season ahead—the ones pictured reference a 2023 favorite with wing tips.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Can a dying Christmas tree be revived?
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
At one point, Pam’s mother’s blood sugar dropped and Sarah, the ER doctor, revived her with some fruit in her bag.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
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Since Original Sin resurrected Dexter in its opening scene, viewers now have a better understanding of where the Resurrection series will pick up.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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After more than 40 years of silence, the legendary Port Ellen Distillery was resurrected in March 2024—blending its storied past with state-of-the-art innovation.Jenn Rice, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Eventually, if not emotionally, order was restored enough for Erik Spoelstra’s team to snap a three-game losing streak with Monday night’s 110-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Kaseya Center.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over those five years, the number of people ordered to undergo treatment to be restored to competency nearly doubled from 467 to 904.Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Thompson and his team recovered significant amounts of gold and artifacts to great fanfare, but the euphoria proved short-lived.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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While the exact number of missing packages was not disclosed, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said that 44 packages have been recovered so far.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Slow Horses has already been renewed for more seasons and why not?Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Her reality show The Kardashians was renewed for a sixth and seventh season at Hulu over the summer.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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This has a rich, creamy texture that may be best suited for someone partial to intense dehydration; come morning, skin feels refreshed, firm, and radiant.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Downstairs, the iconic live music venue Bluesman Cocktail Bar was just lightly refreshed this fall as well.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Pluralism and equality were born and reborn in those two revolutions, which took place a century apart.David W. Blight, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
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In recent years, it has been restored and reborn into Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The house on Duane Lane and several of its neighbors have recreated the scene right down to Cousin Eddie's RV on the street.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alex renovated the family room and took over the Amazin’ Mets Foundation.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recently renovated as well, the ground floor Great Hall, which the Palace calls its soul, serves afternoon tea with music ranging from live piano to classical Spanish guitar, tango and opera.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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