REVIVAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

revival

noun

ri-ˈvī-vəl

Definition of revival

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 However, after two seasons of the revival, the streamer didn’t move forward with a third season, which left Gosselaar feeling some type of way. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 One is a contemporary comedy that had a successful revival on Broadway in 2025. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026 The concealer lips revival itself borrows from an early 2000s look, which hints that the muted aesthetic may resurface in new forms even if these specific labels disappear from feeds. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 The revival was announced earlier this year, and includes a podcast hosted by Jordan Hoffman, a veteran journalist who has contributed to The Hollywood Reporter, as well as its weekly Lodestar newsletter. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revival

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival

Noun

Cook’s resurgence since leaving TCU feels like a storyline out of a movie.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
What to make of Comedy Central’s recent resurgence, with the dawn of the Skydance era, remains to be seen.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurgence

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Miami-Dade teachers will continue to be paid a salary supplement that helps pad their paychecks after voters on Tuesday approved the renewal of a dedicated property tax.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The skin care gem instantly delivers a gorgeous glow, while supporting your lipid barrier and skin cell renewal.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026