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 Leavitt, best known as one of the breakout stars of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, joined Chicago on February 2, and her engagement has significantly boosted box office, with weekly grosses among the best for the long-running revival in years. —

Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026 Reflecting on the revival of Hindi-language cinema after a rocky 2024 and a strong 2025, Mehta points to audacity as the defining quality of films that have connected with audiences. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026 Bridging that gap is precisely what the 2019 Disney+ revival was designed to do, and its failure speaks to the difficulty of the task. —

Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 Ballas will make his return to the Great White Way after previously appearing in Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots, now starring as Billy Flynn for the musical revival. —

Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revival

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The Lebanese health ministry said the death toll has risen to 123 since the resurgence of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which struck Israel in the opening days of the war.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Brendan McDermid | Reuters The war in Iran has caused oil prices to spike, prompting concerns about a resurgence of inflation.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026