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
Miley Cyrus’s return to her Hannah Montana roots and the revival of the Harry Potter franchise are both real, lending the comparison its punch.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The initial focus of Hill's revival efforts has been in North America, Nike's largest market by sales.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
But that’s what is happening in the Broadway revival of Every Brilliant Thing.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
While both these trends lead away from feminine curves, there is not the slightest boyish feeling in the new mode… Another thing noticeable about the new styles is the refreshing lack of period revivals.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The initial focus of Hill's revival efforts has been in North America, Nike's largest market by sales.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
But that’s what is happening in the Broadway revival of Every Brilliant Thing.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
While both these trends lead away from feminine curves, there is not the slightest boyish feeling in the new mode… Another thing noticeable about the new styles is the refreshing lack of period revivals.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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Since 2016, the cacao industry in Puerto Rico has experienced a massive resurgence with production growing by more than 3,400%, according to data from Chocolate Cortés.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Inside Grapevine Faith’s resurgence After missing the playoff in 2025, the Lions are 15-3-1 and have a 4-0 record in TAPPS District 1 Division II.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ghotmeh’s Stone Garden in Beirut expresses the feeling of a city familiar with the violence of demolition and the excitement of rebirth.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even in smokedope’s world, where cloud rap’s misty run continued long after 2016, the end of THE COMEDOWN signals a rebirth akin to Lean’s after Warlord—an end to the endless party, a chance for new beginnings.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their transformation through pickling—turning a simple, earthy root into a tangy, vibrant dish—was often seen as a metaphor for renewal and the endurance of the Jewish people through adversity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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