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 Instead of quitting cold turkey, a growing group is carving out intentional pockets of offline time, a move that’s colliding with the analog aesthetic revival, phone-free spaces and friction tools designed to hand control back to the user. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 The skinny-brow revival may be alive and well, but anyone who lived through the first go-around knows that getting your brows back can be another story entirely. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 An overwhelming majority remain stalled as Combs’ attorneys await a ruling on whether the revival window is pre-empted by state laws. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 Hosting Snapple’s revival party was Davidson and Jost’s own comeback project to replenish the New York comedy scene, taking the form of a floating, popsicle-orange vessel. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revival

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Noun

Kramer, Brenner and Barker all acknowledged the role played by Backrooms in the box office resurgence, alongside Obsession, which was also born out of the YouTube space.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
There’s been a recent resurgence among celebrities pivoting from traditional wedding-day attire for looks that are tailored and distinct.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Lee’s lines have the intimacy and metaphysical heft of prayer; their elegant recursions and repetitions call to mind the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
So this album is that new awakening, that rebirth of coming into my power.

— Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

The Season 2 renewal was validation the dark comedy had cut through, and Kudiabor praised the collaborative nature of Apple’s execs, with UFA Fiction in regular communication with Jay Hunt’s London office throughout the process.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The key metrics for Costco are paid memberships and renewal rates, as well as gross and operating margins.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026