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redivivus

[red-uh-vahy-vuhs]

adjective:

living again; revived

Explanation

Redivivus describes a person or thing brought back to life or prominence after seeming to disappear. While the word can describe a literal return from the dead, it's especially useful for unexpected second acts. A forgotten fashion or abandoned tradition may suddenly show up redivivus, ready to take the world by storm again.

Example: After many years in storage, the forgotten statue stood redivivus in the town square.

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