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
Later this November, the triple threat pop star will appear alongside Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro in Focker In-Law and return to the stage in 2027 for a West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, playing Dot alongside Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey.
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Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Zach returned to an early success with this Scrubs revival.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The company is pursuing its moa revival project in partnership with New Zealand’s Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and filmmaker Peter Jackson, who is also an investor in Colossal Biosciences.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The original characters, who audiences have always loved, are back, but the revival isn’t just about nostalgia.
—Karen Idelson, Variety, 18 May 2026
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Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Zach returned to an early success with this Scrubs revival.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The company is pursuing its moa revival project in partnership with New Zealand’s Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and filmmaker Peter Jackson, who is also an investor in Colossal Biosciences.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The original characters, who audiences have always loved, are back, but the revival isn’t just about nostalgia.
—Karen Idelson, Variety, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revival
Noun
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Except the current ’90s resurgence doesn’t feel the least bit retro.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Almost half a century later, the resurgence of the LES as an artists’ hub is being shaped by small, independent galleries; artist-run nonprofits like 99Canal and the Abrons Art Center; blue-chip galleries like Perrotin; and the East Side outposts of Chelsea galleries such as Hollis Taggart.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Both cities have a claim on Goethe’s legacy—he was born in Frankfurt, but largely worked and eventually died in Weimar—and both cities, too, will attempt to seize upon Mann as a symbol of Germany’s postwar rebirth.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Luis, 29 and originally from Mexico, applied for his renewal in November.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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See the full list of new series orders, renewals and cancellations on THR’s network scorecard.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revival. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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