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resurrected

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɹɛzɝˈɛktɪd// UK //ɹɪsəɹˈɛktɪd// res·ur·rect·ed

adj. brought back to life or into use after being dead, forgotten, or inactive for a long time.

adj. restored to life or revived from a state of inactivity, obsolescence, or disuse. Often functions as a participial adjective describing a renewed concept or entity.


SIMPLE

The resurrected project finally received the funding it needed.

CONTEXTUAL

After decades of silence, the resurrected brand launched a new line of watches that combined vintage style with modern technology.

COMPLEX

The director's latest film features a resurrected hero from the original series, though the character's motivations have been significantly altered to suit a contemporary audience.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'remain' or 'appear', or is used attributively before a noun.

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