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 Long revered by Italian connoisseurs but little known elsewhere, Leoncillo is enjoying something of a revival. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Jenni Konner, who was co-showrunner with Dunham during Girls‘ 2012-17 run, is not involved in the revival. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Production for the revival is slated for 2027, a decade after the sixth season wrapped. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 All will be returning for the revival, along with Dunham as showrunner, star, and creator. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revival

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival

Noun

Over the last five years, Hartnett has had something of a career resurgence, appearing in high-profile projects that showed far different sides of him.

— William Earl, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in socialism, from Bernie Sanders’s runs for president to the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and recently the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York mayor.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Those albums treated homecoming as a means of rebirth and reclamation; creole culture moves on the same wavelength but is more coy about the references.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
The brand pulled out all the stops because this futuristic-looking car is bizarrely tasked with single-handedly leading Jaguar’s total automotive rebirth.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

Al Hassan wants renewal to happen automatically without needing to apply.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Were the paintings acts of negation—attempts to destroy figuration, to bring the history of painting to its knees—or triumphs of creation and renewal?

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026