rediscovery
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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There’s something to be said for the virtue of relegating important works to a period of obscurity to turbo-charge the excitement of rediscovery.
From Los Angeles Times
Scientists have confirmed the rediscovery of Moema claudiae, a rare seasonal killifish species in Bolivia that had been considered possibly extinct.
From Science Daily
A long-hidden masterpiece by a Flemish artist has been brought to light after a chance rediscovery.
From BBC
More than anything, Violent Hour marks a rediscovery of joyful vitality after Harvey’s ugly split with her former metal band, Butcher Babies, which she co-formed and performed in for 14 years.
From Los Angeles Times
The more familiar “Renaissance” nevertheless remains a rich and esoteric metaphor, suggesting a human capacity for rediscovery and renovation—for re-creation.
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