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awakening Synonyms

Another word for awakening

Choosing another word for awakening depends on context, so the 27 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A moment of sudden realization, enlightenment, or coming into awareness of a truth, feeling, or condition.

Usage Example

"Studying abroad proved to be an intellectual epiphany that reshaped her career ambitions."

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epiphany
realization
Strong
revelation
enlightenment
eye-opener
illumination

• noun (Context 2)

A revival or renewal of interest, attention, or activity, especially in religion, culture, or politics.

Usage Example

"The region experienced a cultural revival during the late nineteenth century."

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revival
reawakening
renaissance
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resurgence
rebirth
renewal

• verb (Context 3)

To rouse from sleep or cause to stop sleeping (present participle of awaken).

Usage Example

"The birds were waking the entire neighborhood with their morning chorus."

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waking
rousing
Strong
arousing
stirring

• verb (Context 4)

To evoke, stimulate, or stir up a feeling, memory, or awareness (present participle of awaken).

Usage Example

"The documentary is evoking public interest in marine conservation."

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evoking
Strong
kindling
arousing
sparking
stimulating

• noun (Context 5)

The act or process of waking from sleep.

Usage Example

"His abrupt waking at dawn left him feeling disoriented for several minutes."

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waking
Strong
rousing
arousal

• adjective (Context 6)

Emerging into existence, consciousness, or activity; beginning to develop or manifest.

Usage Example

"The novel explores the protagonist's dawning sense of social responsibility."

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dawning
emerging
Strong
budding
nascent
developing
burgeoning

Opposites of awakening

The opposite of awakening shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dormant
decline
sleep
sleeping
stagnation
stifling
suppressing
oblivion
See all opposites of awakening

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