revival (rɪˈvaɪvəll
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Definitions
noun
- the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived
- an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality
- a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc) ⇒
a revival of learning
the Gothic revival
- a new production of a play that has not been recently performed
- a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion
- an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present
- the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc
Synonyms
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reawakening,
restoration,
renaissance,
renewal,
awakening,
resurrection,
refreshment,
quickening,
rebirth,
resuscitation,
revitalization,
recrudescence,
reanimation
renascence,
revivification,
Usage examples
'During the past year there's been an amazing revival in the north,' she said.
, THE KEYS OF HELL (2002)Leixlip Castle, Co. Kildare The imaginative revival of Leixlip in the 1950s was a turning point in the restoration of historic Irish houses.
Country Life (2004)They are not on some revival tour: a paunchy, jowly band holding their umpteenth reunion.
Globe and Mail (2003)Mirren returns in crime drama Actress Helen Mirren is to star in a revival of the TV crime drama Prime Suspect for a sixth time.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Charles Mackerras played a major role in the British revival.
, A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since 1945 (2003)