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revival
revival
noun
Definition of REVIVAL
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>
Synonyms reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, renewal, resurgence, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization, revivification
Related Words renaissance, renascence; reinvention; reactivation; rally, recovery, recuperation; restoral, restoration
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