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
The 72-year-old has penned a slew of Broadway hits throughout his four-decade-long career including books for the musicals Kinky Boots (2013), Newsies (2012), A Catered Affair (2008) and the most recent revival of Funny Girl (2022).
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Though the group broke up and reformed numerous times over the ensuing years, Scherzinger, 46, slowly began racking up stage credits, first as Maureen in a 2010 production of Rent, and then as Grizabella in the 2014 West End revival of Cats.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Olsen previously noted that a potential Brady Bunch revival was axed due to her support of Donald Trump, her opinions on COVID-19 vaccines and the LGBTQ+ community.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
The buoyant scene is not proof of a revival of Catholicism among increasingly secular Spaniards.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Though the group broke up and reformed numerous times over the ensuing years, Scherzinger, 46, slowly began racking up stage credits, first as Maureen in a 2010 production of Rent, and then as Grizabella in the 2014 West End revival of Cats.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Olsen previously noted that a potential Brady Bunch revival was axed due to her support of Donald Trump, her opinions on COVID-19 vaccines and the LGBTQ+ community.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
The buoyant scene is not proof of a revival of Catholicism among increasingly secular Spaniards.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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In London, restaurants serving classic English cuisine are having a resurgence.—
Matt Alt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But this seemingly bygone profession appears to be enjoying a resurgence of interest triggered, at least in part, by Gen-Z’s enthusiasm for all things analog — and a desire for work far away from computer screens.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Born Again was a rebirth moment for Silvera, who, just a few years ago, thought his journey on Daredevil was done for good after Netflix canceled the show in 2018.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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An additional dilemma for executive authority Zack Smith, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, told the Washington Examiner that Edelman’s judicial renewal highlights a vulnerability the Trump administration may seek to address.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
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The first run was a top 10 Canadian comedy series launch for Crave, prompting the renewal.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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