Synonyms of revivals

revivals

noun

plural of revival

as in resurgences

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resurgences
• rebirths
• resurrections
• renewals
• revitalizations
• regenerations
• resuscitations
• rejuvenations
• renaissances
• revivifications
• reanimations
• reinventions
• rejuvenescences
• restorations
• recuperations
• recoveries
• reactivations
• renascences
• rallies
• restorals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deaths
• extinctions
• expirations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revivals

For more than two centuries there have been many religious revivals in this country. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Aware of the constant clamor for reboots and revivals, Boreanaz hasn’t ruled out a return to the supernatural realm. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Minnesota has been the place for QB revivals, as Sam Darnold and Case Keenum can attest. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

As a growing portion of Gen Zers burn out on dating apps, a new crop of ventures and events are trying to bring back offline spontaneity, from matchmaking photobooths, to singles mixers and revivals of Victorian-era acquaintance cards. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

These actors don’t mime making music, as is often the case in revivals. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

And in the nineteenth century, religious revivals, the labor movement, African American communities, and other popular movements organized circles that fused reading with collective action. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

The New York Film Festival has unveiled its lineup of revivals, films that that have been restored, preserved or digitally remastered, including 12 features and two programs of shorts. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on popular personalities and retro revivals. — FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026