REVIVAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

revival

noun

ri-ˈvī-vəl

Definition of revival

as in resurgence

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity there was a revival of interest in the author's classic horror stories after a film version of his best-known tale was released

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Recent Examples of revival Michele recently wrapped her starring role as Florence Vassy in the Broadway revival of Chess. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 Dodik has repeatedly called for the separation of the Bosnian Serb entity and its unification with Serbia, a call that has triggered fears of a revival of war-time ethnic tensions. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Even British Vogue has highlighted its revival, dubbing it the ’00s messy-prep revival piece. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 What makes this particular revival interesting isn't simply that another beige computer has returned from the dead. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revival

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival

Noun

Cook’s resurgence since leaving TCU feels like a storyline out of a movie.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
What to make of Comedy Central’s recent resurgence, with the dawn of the Skydance era, remains to be seen.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurgence

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The backstory The building was originally commissioned as a Gilded Age cottage back in 1874, and went through several compelling forms before its current rebirth, including a speakeasy during the Prohibition Era and the former Candlelight Inn.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
The verticality of these works can be seen as an aspirational self-portrait in which destruction and rebirth are literally and metaphorically merged.

— John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026