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rediscovery

British

/ ˌriːdɪˈskʌvərɪ /

noun

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

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rediscovery

These stories of vindication are inherently compelling: “Everybody loves rediscovery, a happy ending, and the sense of eventual justice when something worthwhile gets its due.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Before this rediscovery, no confirmed sightings had occurred for nearly 60 years.

From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 12, 2026

Filmmakers originally intended to include references to some of the allegations, but the footage was scrapped after the rediscovery of a historic non-disclosure agreement Jackson made with one of his accusers.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

Each of these conclusions is entirely correct, but we had to wait nearly two thousand years for their rediscovery.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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