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Comeback
01
a quick or witty response to a comment or insult, often intended to show wit or intelligence
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
comebacks
Examples
Her comeback to the rude remark left everyone in the room laughing.
02
a return by a renowned person to their former popular or successful state
Examples
After years away from music, the singer made a spectacular comeback with a new album that topped the charts.
03
a new release or return to the music scene after a break, especially in pop and K-pop
Slang
Examples
She has n't dropped music in years; this comeback is huge.
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