revival

noun

re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl 

1

: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: such as

a

: renewed attention to or interest in something

b

: a new presentation or publication of something old

c(1)

: a period of renewed religious interest

(2)

: an often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of meetings

2

: restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract)

Synonyms

• reanimation
• rebirth
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revivification

Examples of revival in a Sentence

a revival of biographical writing

a revival in Gothic architecture

Fashions from the 1970s are enjoying a revival.

The city is showing signs of revival.

There are three musical revivals on Broadway this season.

The opera company is staging a revival of Verdi's Don Carlos.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, recent years have seen a revival of these nostalgic interiors. —Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025

Trump wants the tariffs to spur a revival of the domestic industry. —Tobias Burns, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025

The ‘80s and ‘90s saw revivals, but as the Originals subcategory launched in 2001, the Gazelle made its biggest comeback, becoming a cherished sneaker design that continues to hold its own in the lifestyle category, up to present day. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025

Once revered as a mystical symbol in ancient mythology, the pomegranate is now experiencing a major revival as a darling of the health food industry, the star of TikTok snack trends, and the heart of functional food innovation. —Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing revival

• revival meeting

Rhymes for revival

• archival
• arrival
• survival
• conjunctival
• rival
• subconjunctival

Kids Definition

revival

noun

re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl 

1

: a reviving of interest (as in art, literature, or religion)

2

: a new presentation or publication (as of a book, play, or movie)

3

: a new growth or increase

a revival of business

4

: a meeting or series of meetings conducted by a preacher to arouse religious emotions or to make converts

Legal Definition

revival

noun

re·​vi·​val ri-ˈvī-vəl 

: an act or instance of reviving