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
Clean typography, bold color palettes, and architectural elements reflect the state’s creative revival and industrial heritage.
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Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Polls show Takaichi's popularity is slowly slipping, as hopes for economic revival from her plans to increase government spending and cut taxes subside.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Forget Los Angeles—this California town offers a dream setting with its enormous beach, quaint village, and buildings which include Spanish revival landmarks, modest beach bungalows, and a few designed by acclaimed architects.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The productivity revival is not just an indicator of the power of AI.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Polls show Takaichi's popularity is slowly slipping, as hopes for economic revival from her plans to increase government spending and cut taxes subside.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Forget Los Angeles—this California town offers a dream setting with its enormous beach, quaint village, and buildings which include Spanish revival landmarks, modest beach bungalows, and a few designed by acclaimed architects.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The productivity revival is not just an indicator of the power of AI.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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The fashion for bushy beards, and beards’ association with authentic manliness, has followed this same trajectory from irony to earnestness during its various resurgences since the early 19th century.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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The other thing that is happening but which doesn’t get the same level of reporting is the resurgence of local film production across Europe.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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But as Kaufman and his collaborators saw with the sledgehammer, the musical rebirth was just one part of his recovery.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Today’s Solar Eclipse brings renewal to your 8th House of Shared Resources, highlighting trust and the power of candid conversations about vulnerability.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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