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 revival marks a significant return for the franchise, which last aired in 2014.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, the Washington Center for Equitable Growth said that tariffs would no doubt have an impact on U.S. manufacturers, stating that while some industries may see a revival, others could be squeezed by sudden jumps in the cost of raw materials.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
But a revival this time next year is inevitable, with Verstappen surely at its heart all over again.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 July 2025
So have the Trump-loving, manosphere-running conservative bros, a more fitting reflection of the post-9/11 Bush era during which these bands found their audiences, adding a more complicated layer to the butt-rock revival.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, the Washington Center for Equitable Growth said that tariffs would no doubt have an impact on U.S. manufacturers, stating that while some industries may see a revival, others could be squeezed by sudden jumps in the cost of raw materials.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
But a revival this time next year is inevitable, with Verstappen surely at its heart all over again.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 July 2025
So have the Trump-loving, manosphere-running conservative bros, a more fitting reflection of the post-9/11 Bush era during which these bands found their audiences, adding a more complicated layer to the butt-rock revival.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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Skubal, naturally, credited his teammates for the Tigers’ resurgence.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Now with the Indianapolis Colts, Jones will attempt to have a similar type of resurgence in 2025.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Noun
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An American rebirth demands reckoning, not whitewash.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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From chaos, many historians believe rebirth can occur.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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At Cedar Point, a Gold Pass costs $99, both for new passes and renewals.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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People covered through the Affordable Care Act's individual insurance marketplaces also will see shorter enrollment windows and no more automatic renewals.—
TOM MURPHY,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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