revival

noun

re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl 

1

: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: such 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)

Synonyms

• reanimation
• rebirth
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revivification

Examples of revival in a Sentence

a revival of biographical writing

a revival in Gothic architecture

Fashions from the 1970s are enjoying a revival.

The city is showing signs of revival.

There are three musical revivals on Broadway this season.

The opera company is staging a revival of Verdi's Don Carlos.

Recent Examples on the Web

The show ran for nearly two years and there has long been talk of a much-overdue Broadway revival. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024

That includes the revival of the breakthrough performer category and the addition of a best director award as the organization bolsters its commitment to celebrating independent films in what continues to be a tumultuous time for the entertainment industry. —Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024

Colleen Hill, senior curator of costume and accessories at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, said the return of the baby tee was part of a broader revival of ’90s and Y2K fashion trends. —April Daniels Hussar, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024

From 1997 to 1999, Woolery hosted a revival of The Dating Game. —Victoria Edel, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing revival

• revival meeting

Kids Definition

revival

noun

re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl 

1

: a reviving of interest (as in art, literature, or religion)

2

: a new presentation or publication (as of a book, play, or movie)

3

: a new growth or increase

a revival of business

4

: a meeting or series of meetings conducted by a preacher to arouse religious emotions or to make converts

Legal Definition

revival

noun

re·​vi·​val ri-ˈvī-vəl 

: an act or instance of reviving