awakening

[uh-wey-kuh-ning] / əˈweɪ kə nɪŋ /

NOUN

making conscious or alert

Synonyms

STRONG

activation animating arising arousal awaking birth enlivening incitement kindling provocation rebirth renewal revival rousing stimulation waking

WEAK

stirring up vivication waking up

Antonyms

STRONG

destruction suppression

WEAK

sleep sleeping

Example Sentences

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Suddenly in 1745 among the Lenape, Brainerd led an awakening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Many queer coming-of-age movies position the character’s awakening as an act of defiance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

However, the new campaign will begin with her awakening in a strange realm after her funeral which, according to PlayStation, is the start of "a new adventure".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Around the same time, he went to the Gesafflestein techno show, which led to a parallel awakening.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

An auction in Savannah led him to the Randall plantation and his gruesome awakening.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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