Definition of revival
1 : an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: such asa : renewed attention to or interest in somethingb : a new presentation or publication of something oldc (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 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 of revival from the Web
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Since then, Tegan and Sara have released eight studio albums, played countless festivals — including Lilith's revival in 2010 — and become advocates for LGBTQ and women’s rights.
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The Broadway revival version is performed at various times at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave.
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Highlights of yellow lend a sense of revival to wedding palettes otherwise characterized by dark hues.
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The show, a major hit upon its Broadway revival, has since been revived there five times — most recently in 2009.
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The show’s first Broadway revival, in 1976, showcased an all-black cast.
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Institutions that entered the year nervous that a Glass-Steagall revival would gain traction could breathe a sigh of relief: Over the two-hour course of the hearing, the proposal wasn’t mentioned.
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A popular theory floating around is that at least one of the soot ghosts haunting the fringes of this Twin Peaks revival is the Log Lady’s husband who died, significantly, in a fire on their wedding night.
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Bobrovsky, the first Russian to win the award twice, and Tortorella played major roles in the Blue Jackets' revival for the best season in franchise history.
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First Known Use of revival
1651
REVIVAL Defined for English Language Learners
revival
playDefinition of revival for English Language Learners
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: a period in which something becomes popular again after a long period of time
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: the growth of something or an increase in the activity of something after a long period of no growth or activity
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: the showing of a play, a movie, etc., to the public usually many years after it was last shown : a new production of an old show
REVIVAL Defined for Kids
revival
playDefinition of revival for Students
1 : a return of interest in a revival of jazz music
2 : a new production of an older play or movie
3 : a return of strength or importance a revival of business
4 : a meeting or series of meetings led by a preacher to stir up religious feelings or to make converts
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revival
playLegal Definition of revival
: an act or instance of reviving
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