rediscovery

noun

as in discovery

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Recent Examples of rediscovery There’s wisdom and depth to the film’s themes of growing old, dashed dreams and the magic of rediscovery, plus a deliciously ironic final twist. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 That rediscovery became the foundation of Elix, the brand Ge founded in 2020 to make personalized Traditional Chinese Medicine more accessible for all. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Decades out of practice, Saxberger is assailed by writer’s block and confused by the machinations of a modern-day publishing industry that wants to turn his rediscovery into a branding exercise. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Despite their exciting rediscovery, time had taken its toll on the mummies. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026 Through chance and circumstance, the coin remained buried until its rediscovery by East West Rail's archaeological survey team centuries later. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 Van Engen’s book tells the fascinating story of the phrase’s origin, its evolution, and its rediscovery by politicians, including Reagan in the 20th century. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 The film’s maker went unknown for many decades, with some speculating it had been directed by Andy Warhol, but in 1999, Bidgood’s true identity was discovered—and the underground classic underwent an ongoing process of rediscovery. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026 However, it was then lost for many years, thought to have been destroyed in World War II, before its recent rediscovery and painstaking restoration by la Cinémathèque française, who acquired it for their collection in 2017. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rediscovery
  1. discovery
  2. finding
  3. detection
  4. revelation
Noun
  • At several key moments, the Tribune review found, government and law enforcement failed to stop them from operating in the industry — despite discoveries along the way of an altered state credential, and allegations in a barrage of lawsuits.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The discovery is the latest in a series of archaeological finds from ancient cities mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of discovery
Noun
  • The results of the state’s toxicology tests – which are standard in death investigations and can take weeks – are also completed but those findings have not been made public.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Studies suggest that as many as 60% of women experience problems with memory, concentration, word finding or mental processing during this period.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of finding
Noun
  • Ten vessels were identified as allegedly providing logistical cover, detection avoidance and, in one case, direct cocaine transport as part of the scheme.
    — Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The 2027 Corolla Hybrid features two USB-C ports in the front and rear of the vehicle, a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of detection
Noun
  • If this doesn’t seem like a gracious revelation, there’s a point to the deep horror that Manchevski draws out here.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • These revelations come as the state is quietly updating its science standards for the first time since 2008.
    — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of revelation

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“Rediscovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rediscovery. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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