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
It’s been over five years since the Lizzie McGuire revival series was officially scrapped, and Jake Thomas is weighing in.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 June 2025
The island’s second-largest city—known for its past as a thriving port and industrial hub during Aruba’s oil boom, and later as the island’s red light district—is now at the epicenter of a cultural revival.
—Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
The Sunset Boulevard revival will have a tougher path to the podium with three opponents to beat, Gypsy in particular.
—Ben Zauzmer, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 June 2025
The island’s second-largest city—known for its past as a thriving port and industrial hub during Aruba’s oil boom, and later as the island’s red light district—is now at the epicenter of a cultural revival.
—Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
The Sunset Boulevard revival will have a tougher path to the podium with three opponents to beat, Gypsy in particular.
—Ben Zauzmer, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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Cora, Cordelia: These lovely, old-fashioned names are having a resurgence and suit a Cancer’s delicate nature.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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One wishes there were a little bit less of this and a little bit more on the part Silicon Valley has played in the resurgence of theories of race and I.Q., and how this has poisoned our politics.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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This would certainly be an exciting cause for hope and signify the rebirth of a willingness to listen to our spiritual leaders again.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The result is a decadent, fearless, money-is-no-object historical rebirth painted with a maximalist brush.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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Consider a SaaS renewal meeting: Previously, a rep would gather basic account information and demographics before attempting to position their offerings—a time-consuming and imprecise process.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The series’ breakout success last year earned it a swift second-season renewal, with production already underway.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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