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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Guests also will have the opportunity to enjoy drinks from the bar team behind Thunderbolt and Night on Earth, try ricotta pancakes from Café Telegrama and sample British pub revival dishes from New York City hotspot Dean’s. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 The Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment about the poll or the program’s revival. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Nike has never before given the Air Max 2001 Air Ecstasy a retro release before, but leaks from earlier this summer indicate the shoe will get a wider revival through in-line drops. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 Recruiting — in the prep ranks and the portal — stands at the forefront of UM’s revival. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revival. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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