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
Today, the vicuña population sits at more than 200,000, thanks to the revival of the chaccu.
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David Nolan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
The revival of cities in the last few decades and the ongoing suburbanization of the US, Gyourko said, have both been happening at the same time.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
There seems to be not a thing in the revival of Mount Vernon, Ohio — which has so obviously gotten off the canvas to fight another round — that the largesse of Karen Wright, personally and then also through the Ariel Foundation, has not underwritten and guided.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
The 18 subway revival ideas, submitted to the city in December, were obtained by The Enquirer through a public records request.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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David Nolan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
The revival of cities in the last few decades and the ongoing suburbanization of the US, Gyourko said, have both been happening at the same time.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
There seems to be not a thing in the revival of Mount Vernon, Ohio — which has so obviously gotten off the canvas to fight another round — that the largesse of Karen Wright, personally and then also through the Ariel Foundation, has not underwritten and guided.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
The 18 subway revival ideas, submitted to the city in December, were obtained by The Enquirer through a public records request.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
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As is often the case when a major international act visits the United Kingdom, Linkin Park's catalog is enjoying a resurgence — especially From Zero, the project being promoted most heavily on the venture.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Unfortunately, her return to the greener surroundings of Nashville also triggered a resurgence of her breathing problems.—
Joanne Fowler,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Through poetic dialogue and deeply human characters, August Wilson crafts a story of resilience and rebirth.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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The invitation itself, a simple image of an egg on a plate, hinted at rebirth and newness, a quiet metaphor echoed throughout the collection.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There is no chance Serge Gnabry (30 next week) will depart in the current window, but his contract is on course to expire at the end of the coming season and the odds, currently, are against a renewal.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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President Trump's signature legislative achievement is billed as a national renewal project.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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