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
With some roots in the resurgence of Y2K styles, the vest trend saw a revival in 2023 and 2024, with stars like Jessica Alba, Willow Smith and Ayo Edebiri wearing their version of the trend.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The Jacksons took part in the 2022 Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, with LaTanya directing and Samuel starring alongside John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Danielle Brooks and Michael Potts.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The footage plays over Bryan’s song, which references a late-night revival and themes of redemption and endurance.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Following his Broadway debut run as the Emcee in the recent revival of Cabaret, Deadline reported in June that Peck joined the cast of Street Fighter.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The Jacksons took part in the 2022 Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, with LaTanya directing and Samuel starring alongside John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Danielle Brooks and Michael Potts.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The footage plays over Bryan’s song, which references a late-night revival and themes of redemption and endurance.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Following his Broadway debut run as the Emcee in the recent revival of Cabaret, Deadline reported in June that Peck joined the cast of Street Fighter.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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Wilson's performance rose to match the growing expectations surrounding country music’s mainstream resurgence.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gen Z has fueled vinyl's resurgence, industry experts said.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There's a lot of talk — both in the music and from you — about the idea of rebirth and having parts of you die to get to a place where you can be reborn.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Full Moon in your sign on October 6th feels like a personal rebirth, one that’s been building since the solar eclipse in Aries back on March 29th.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the Bloomberg Screentime conference in LA today, the duo acknowledged their contract renewal announced Wednesday.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The show earned a speedy second season renewal following its premiere in October 2024.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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