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

Later, inspired by the American centennial in 1876, 'Colonial revival' homes emerged, with interiors more formal and highly decorated than their predecessor. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025

The revival of the Emmy-winning comedy didn’t entirely surprise Goldstein. —Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025

Many companies, including Ford Motor, Microsoft, Google, and Stellantis, have moved jobs and operations to the city, contributing to its revival. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025

Royal Pains has a pulse after all: NBC is developing a revival of the USA Network medical dramedy, according to our sister site Deadline, with star Mark Feuerstein returning to reprise his role. —Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing revival

• revival meeting

Rhymes for revival

• archival
• arrival
• survival
• conjunctival
• rival
• subconjunctival

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