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comeback
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comeback in WordNet English dictionary
noun
return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
comeback
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
rejoinder
retort
return
riposte
replication
comeback
counter
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comeback in English Wiktionary
(noun) A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.).
(noun) A retort or answer.
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