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
The century-old hotel is famous for its Spanish colonial revival design, and longtime denizens still proudly reference its history as a mecca of Black music after World War II, when the likes of James Brown and Billie Holiday played its famous club.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
The Future of Broadway Is Black, Bold, and Unapologetic
The future of Broadway won’t come from safer revivals.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
As the Duck Dynasty revival takes shape, Bella and Jacob are opening up about something deeply personal: their journey with infertility.
—Allison Degrushe, EW.com, 31 May 2025
The show starred Bob Saget, John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure, Andrea Barber, Jodie Sweetin and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Bure, Sweetin and Barber, and other cast members of the original series, reprised their roles for the 2016 revival, Fuller House.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
The Future of Broadway Is Black, Bold, and Unapologetic
The future of Broadway won’t come from safer revivals.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
As the Duck Dynasty revival takes shape, Bella and Jacob are opening up about something deeply personal: their journey with infertility.
—Allison Degrushe, EW.com, 31 May 2025
The show starred Bob Saget, John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure, Andrea Barber, Jodie Sweetin and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Bure, Sweetin and Barber, and other cast members of the original series, reprised their roles for the 2016 revival, Fuller House.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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Both those programs have experienced a resurgence with new leadership.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
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The 1990s saw a resurgence in family vacations, with many families opting for long trips to beaches, national parks and other destinations.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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As the source of life, water brings rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation, according to the hotel.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point in Practical Magic in 1998.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The previous committee report found that of the 148 grassroots music venues lost in 2023, approximately 22 percent closed due to operational issues, such as the revocation of premises licences or unachievable license renewal terms.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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With today’s renewal, All American will now get a chance to resolve the cliffhanger from its Season 7 finale, which cut to black before viewers could learn who won a pivotal playoff game between the Beverly High Eagles and South Crenshaw Chargers.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
2 June 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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