What does "Comeback kid" mean?

[Thunu]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #188 "American President William Jefferson Clinton", question 3

Clinton ......... himself as a "New Democrat" and has frequently been referred to as the "Comeback Kid".

(a) fashioned
(b) dressed
(c) clothed
(d) clad

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #188 "American President William Jefferson Clinton", answer 3

Clinton fashioned himself as a "New Democrat" and has frequently been referred to as the "Comeback Kid".

Correct answer: (a) fashioned
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What does "Comeback kid" mean?

Thank you
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[Mickey]

I also want to know the meaning of "comeback kid".

[Kitosdad]

It refers to someone who was once prominent in their own particular field, before falling into almost obscurity. They are now trying to resurrect their former status in the eyes of the general public.
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[MrPedantic]

That is not quite correct. A "comeback kid" shows an ability to survive repeated periods of unpopularity or lack of success and return ("come back") to his former prominence each time.

MrP

[Saneta]

what does 'fashioned ' mean in this context?

many thanks

[Beeesneees]

'designed himself as' - because he wanted people to think of him in that way, he always tried to project that image of himself as a person.
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