revival

noun

re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl How to pronounce revival (audio)
Synonyms of revival
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)

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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.
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Following Ariana Grande’s departure from the spotlight, the producers of Sunday in the Park with George confirm in a new statement that Grande’s role in the musical revival will be recast. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 Davis most recently appeared as Father in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Ragtime. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 Ragtime hit close to $2 million as the best musical revival winner nears the end of its run. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 After those revivals ended, the former child star returned to a life outside the spotlight. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revival

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of revival was in 1651

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revival

noun
re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl How to pronounce revival (audio)
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

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revival

noun
re·​vi·​val ri-ˈvī-vəl How to pronounce revival (audio)
: an act or instance of reviving

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