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
Its success on the streamer led to the 2016 Netflix revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Has Oasis summer and the Britpop revival been an influence, perhaps?
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 July 2025
Renaissance revival Owners: Robert and Eva Wessels.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Williams and all others connected to this revival clearly respect that story, which virtually every human alive knows.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Has Oasis summer and the Britpop revival been an influence, perhaps?
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 July 2025
Renaissance revival Owners: Robert and Eva Wessels.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Williams and all others connected to this revival clearly respect that story, which virtually every human alive knows.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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Now with the Indianapolis Colts, Jones will attempt to have a similar type of resurgence in 2025.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Skubal, naturally, credited his teammates for the Tigers’ resurgence.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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An American rebirth demands reckoning, not whitewash.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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From chaos, many historians believe rebirth can occur.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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For information on how to book a wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary at Disneyland Resort or other Disney destinations, visit DisneyWeddings.com.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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