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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
Porto is undergoing a tourist revival, and it was named one of Europe's best small cities to visit in 2023.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Two years later, Resorts International opened as the first legal casino outside of Nevada, setting the stage for a late-century Atlantic City revival.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
More on Austin culture:Right on time: Austin revival of classic gay musical 'Falsettos' part of national trend
Hartgrove invested time in Zach Theatre, Austin Opera, Conspirare, University of Texas College of Fine Arts, Armstrong Community Music School and other arts groups.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Right on time: Austin revival of classic gay musical 'Falsettos' part of national trend
Brown, a noted actor and director, became familiar with the Ransom Center while researching his grandfather, the actor and comedian, Troy Brown Sr.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Two years later, Resorts International opened as the first legal casino outside of Nevada, setting the stage for a late-century Atlantic City revival.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
More on Austin culture:Right on time: Austin revival of classic gay musical 'Falsettos' part of national trend
Hartgrove invested time in Zach Theatre, Austin Opera, Conspirare, University of Texas College of Fine Arts, Armstrong Community Music School and other arts groups.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Right on time: Austin revival of classic gay musical 'Falsettos' part of national trend
Brown, a noted actor and director, became familiar with the Ransom Center while researching his grandfather, the actor and comedian, Troy Brown Sr.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
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The initiative has led to a resurgence of marine life, helping more than 200 coral fragments grow significantly and increasing the fish population.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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One energy source that is seeing a resurgence in interest is nuclear power, since it is touted as a clean energy alternative that promises a smaller carbon footprint to offset AI’s high-energy needs.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Fabric of rebirth The iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is finally open to the public again after a devastating fire damaged it five years ago.AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Extending Entropy Entropy experienced a rebirth during World War II.Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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News of the renewal occurred during a virtual finale press conference that Space.com attended on Dec. 19 with showrunner Alison Schapker and stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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In Aghdam, across Nagorno-Karabakh, and in countless regions worldwide— where up to 110 million mines remain buried across 60 countries— the promise of renewal is etched into the soil, waiting to be healed.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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