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revival
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re·viv·al

noun \ri-ˈvī-vəl\

Definition of REVIVAL

1
: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: 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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Examples of REVIVAL

  1. a revival of biographical writing
  2. a revival in Gothic architecture
  3. Fashions from the 1970s are enjoying a revival.
  4. The city is showing signs of revival.
  5. There are three musical revivals on Broadway this season.
  6. The opera company is staging a revival of Verdi's Don Carlos.

First Known Use of REVIVAL

1651

Related to REVIVAL

Synonyms
reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, renewal, resurgence, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization, revivification

Rhymes with REVIVAL

archival, archrival, arrival, ogival, survival

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