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
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Recent Examples of revivals
The 2007 Broadway show, based on the first movie, has received a slew of Tony noms and international revivals.
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Jordan Bako, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Celebrities in the space, such as Frank Oz, apprenticed at Fairyland, and Metz continues to run multiple shows per day, both revivals and original creations.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
That's because the beloved daytime host's husband, Mark Consuelos, and their son, Joaquin Consuelos, will each be on Broadway at the same time — in two different revivals!
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The Harlem Globetrotters will be facing off against their usual revivals — the ever-hopeful Washington Generals — at four different NorCal venues.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Notable performers who have taken on roles in the show or its revivals include Liza Minnelli, Ricardo Montalbán, Kristin Chenoweth, John Goodman, Megan Mullally, Santino Fontana, and many others.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
In terms of style, surreal renderings of nature and all its nuances have been etched into new models and vintage revivals.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
The Anthology — and the TalkShopLive stream — explores the stakes and stories behind the pandemic disruptions, dive-bar revivals, and Brooks’ ultimate stadium triumphs, which included a five-night homecoming in Ireland.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025
Related Stories That’s just the top of the list of reboots and revivals in the works.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Jordan Bako, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Celebrities in the space, such as Frank Oz, apprenticed at Fairyland, and Metz continues to run multiple shows per day, both revivals and original creations.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
That's because the beloved daytime host's husband, Mark Consuelos, and their son, Joaquin Consuelos, will each be on Broadway at the same time — in two different revivals!
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The Harlem Globetrotters will be facing off against their usual revivals — the ever-hopeful Washington Generals — at four different NorCal venues.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Notable performers who have taken on roles in the show or its revivals include Liza Minnelli, Ricardo Montalbán, Kristin Chenoweth, John Goodman, Megan Mullally, Santino Fontana, and many others.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
In terms of style, surreal renderings of nature and all its nuances have been etched into new models and vintage revivals.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
The Anthology — and the TalkShopLive stream — explores the stakes and stories behind the pandemic disruptions, dive-bar revivals, and Brooks’ ultimate stadium triumphs, which included a five-night homecoming in Ireland.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025
Related Stories That’s just the top of the list of reboots and revivals in the works.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revivals
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After Alexander McQueen’s spring 1995 collection introduced the bumster, the derrière-baring look has enjoyed several resurgences—most recently in McQueen’s spring 2026 collection by Seán McGirr.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Jan. 2026
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Thus, the resurgences of measles, which is very infectious, and pertussis, a bacterial disease, are not unexpected.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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Finding yourself after a heartbreak is one of the most beautiful transformations and rebirths there is in life.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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That’s after the Dutchman took a dramatic pole ahead of Sunday’s 2025 finale, putting himself in prime position to complete one of the greatest resurrections the sport has witnessed.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
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At this year’s French Open, Monfils performed one of his signature resurrections, coming from two sets down to beat Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien and sending Court Philippe-Chatrier into a frenzy in the process.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Revivals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revivals. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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