revival

noun

re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl How to pronounce revival (audio)
Synonyms of revival
1
: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: such as
a
: renewed attention to or interest in something
b
: a new presentation or publication of something old
c(1)
: a period of renewed religious interest
(2)
: an often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of meetings
2
: restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract)

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a revival of biographical writing a revival in Gothic architecture Fashions from the 1970s are enjoying a revival. The city is showing signs of revival. There are three musical revivals on Broadway this season. The opera company is staging a revival of Verdi's Don Carlos.
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The milestone edition follows the festival’s revival in 2024 under Ridd and festival producer Emma Boa. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Tan has taken a more cautious approach to foundry spending than his predecessor, Pat Gelsinger, who launched an ambitious revival of the foundry business. — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026 On stage, Molina has received three Tony Award nominations for his work in Art, Fiddler on the Roof, and Red, and most recently returned to Broadway in the 2024 revival of Uncle Vanya. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 Reebok‘s revival of the original G-Unit sneaker was a roaring success, as the G6 totally sold out in less than two hours. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revival

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of revival was in 1651

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revival

noun
re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl How to pronounce revival (audio)
1
: a reviving of interest (as in art, literature, or religion)
2
: a new presentation or publication (as of a book, play, or movie)
3
: a new growth or increase
a revival of business
4
: a meeting or series of meetings conducted by a preacher to arouse religious emotions or to make converts

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revival

noun
re·​vi·​val ri-ˈvī-vəl How to pronounce revival (audio)
: an act or instance of reviving
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