REVIVIFICATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

revivification

noun

as in revival

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the runaway success of the handheld PDA led to a stunning revivification of the computer company's fortunes

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Recent Examples of revivification June McDoom’s debut album, Follow the Light, is a revivification of mento as well as a memento of her family history. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026 Its revivification of history — staged simply and vaulted to extremes of anguish and tension by its fine acting — is both chilling and, in a sharp, icky way, often funny. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026

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Noun

Researching the house’s roots, Foster found Spanish, Mediterranean revival, and English influences, and the couple felt free to embrace all three.

— Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Recent projects include Gap’s handbag launch, John Hardy’s repositioning and work with Proenza Schouler on the revival of its PS1 bag.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of revival

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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

Definition of renewal

Noun

Shikishima and his allies try their best to combat the extraterrestrial threat while debating whether Godzilla is worth the risk of resurrection, acknowledging that sometimes the only way to beat one kaiju is with another.

— Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
His writing explores themes of exile, dispossession, birth, and resurrection.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of resurrection

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