REVIVAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

revival

noun

ri-ˈvī-vəl

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 Others say the revival shows up outside the official reports. —

Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026 After Kirk was killed, there was grand talk among Republican politicians of a revival of faith and tradition; young people inspired by Kirk’s devotion to Christ were to put down their phones, pick up their Bibles, and start families. —

Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 The revival begins with Malcolm, played by Frankie Muniz, attending Hal and Lois’s 40th wedding anniversary party, according to Hulu. —

Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026 This revival and the characters themselves are more psychologically astute and self-aware. —

Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revival

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Situated inside a luxury hotel, a good LaMelo Ball alley-oop pass away from Spectrum Center, the architect of the Charlotte Hornets’ resurgence is relaxed momentarily.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Tight end has been one of the NFL’s most versatile positions in the past decade-plus due to the emergence of the passing game and, recently, the resurgence of the run game.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026