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rediscovery

British  
/ ˌriːdɪˈskʌvərɪ /

noun

  1. the act, process, or an instance of discovering (something) again

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The republication of “Evocations” is a long-overdue tribute to the brief brilliance of Russia’s cultural revival, a rediscovery of something that should never have been lost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

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.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

"Soon after their rediscovery, breeding them in captivity was tried, but that didn't work out, particularly because of how picky they are with their food resources," she said.

From Science Daily ● May 20, 2026

The discovery — or rediscovery — of these cultural artifacts isn’t trivial.

From Salon ● May 12, 2026

I spent nearly a week in Mqhekezweni after the funeral and it was a time of retrospection and rediscovery.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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