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
First published in our April 1955 issue, chocolate chiffon pie had a TikTok revival last year too.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
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
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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Douthat wrote an uncharacteristically hopeful column about the resurgence of traditional religious faith.—
Paul Baumann,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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France: Enhancing diets There’s perhaps no better sign of the incomplete progress made on nutrition than the resurgence of diseases of nutritional insufficiency that should be easy to eradicate.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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White leans on water imagery again in this episode, especially in that one big scene of death — and two of rebirth.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The butterflies, free and unrestrained, symbolize hope, rebirth and the pursuit of freedom, creating a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds them.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move comes amid rumblings about cuts across Wolf Entertainment’s NBC series ahead of their likely renewals for next season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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Office space, licensing renewals, employee visas and mandatory insurance add up.—
Henri Al Helaly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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