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
Among these enduring pieces, hats are experiencing a notable revival, offering both function and high fashion statement potential.
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Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
In the four decades since Grade’s death, Yiddish has had a revival.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
The musical premiered in 1995 and has had several New York revivals.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
The music endows the revival with a fluidity that is made all the more haunting by the otherworldly echoes of Peter Rice’s sound design.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
In the four decades since Grade’s death, Yiddish has had a revival.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
The musical premiered in 1995 and has had several New York revivals.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
The music endows the revival with a fluidity that is made all the more haunting by the otherworldly echoes of Peter Rice’s sound design.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revival
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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The checks could lead to a resurgence in inflation.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The administration has defended its policies as necessary to counter unfair practices by America's trading partners, to foster a resurgence of strength in domestic industry and, in the case of tariffs on China, as a punitive measure in response to the country's role in the fentanyl trade.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The brief rebirth ended in 2001 when Thomson Multimedia acquired the company and pulled the plug.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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This testing was, however, always going to serve as a temporary justification for the launch facility’s rebirth.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite a judge quickly blocking the measure, Trump's administration deported more than 200 Venezuelans - 137 under the wartime act - to El Salvador, where they are being detained in the country's massive anti-terrorism prison for a year subject to renewal.—
Vivian Sequera,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most visas are initially granted for one year with the possibility of renewal, except the Netherlands, which offers a three-year visa upfront but also requires a business plan.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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