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revival

noun
re·​viv·​al | \ ri-ˈvÄ«-vÉ™l How to pronounce revival (audio) \

Definition 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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Examples of revival in a Sentence

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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 Cynthia Erivo is known for her astonishing 2015 Broadway revival performance of The Color Purple. — Ashley Rushford, Essence, "Essence Fashion House: Quincy Brown and Cynthia Erivo Talk The Intersection Between Fashion And Film," 31 Aug. 2019 In the age of reboots, reunions, and revivals, Beverley Mitchell wants in on the action. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, "Beverley Mitchell wants a 7th Heaven reboot," 30 Aug. 2019 Bell stopped by People Now on Monday and opened up about the possibility of a Drake & Josh revival. — Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE.com, "Drake Bell and Josh Peck Have 'Discussed the Possibility' of a Drake & Josh Revival," 26 Aug. 2019 The current revival for the company’s 50th anniversary season features an almost entirely different cast, director and design team, with only actor Cassidy Brown and lighting designer Steven B. Mannshardt coming back for more. — Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, "Review: TheatreWorks delivers madcap comedy ’39 Steps’ with a sure hand," 26 Aug. 2019 Plus, Hadid's square shaped mani seemed to be a direct nod to the '90s revival happening worldwide. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Bella Hadid Puts Her Own Spin on Summer’s Coolest Nail Trend," 22 Aug. 2019 Mr Trump may make simple vows to restore old mining work, but Democrats could explain how tourism, technology, engineering, health care and other industries can bring economic revival. — The Economist, "Rural Minnesota’s Democratic voters are shifting allegiances," 22 Aug. 2019 But recent comments from coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne suggest the Crimson Tide could facilitate the conference’s eventual revival. — Jon Wilner, The Denver Post, "Pac-12 finds unlikely ally: Nick Saban wants tougher schedules," 15 Aug. 2019 That October, Trump touted the new aluminum mill at a rally at Eastern Kentucky University, heralding it as a symbol of blue collar revival. — Simon Shuster/london, Time, "A Kremlin-Linked Firm Invested Millions in Kentucky. Were They After More Than Money?," 13 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of revival

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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revival

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of revival

: a period in which something becomes popular again after a long period of time
: the growth of something or an increase in the activity of something after a long period of no growth or activity
: the showing of a play, a movie, etc., to the public usually many years after it was last shown : a new production of an old show

See the full definition for revival in the English Language Learners Dictionary

revival

noun
re·​viv·​al | \ ri-ˈvÄ«-vÉ™l How to pronounce revival (audio) \

Kids Definition of revival

1 : a return of interest in a revival of jazz music
2 : a new production of an older play or movie
3 : a return of strength or importance a revival of business
4 : a meeting or series of meetings led by a preacher to stir up religious feelings or to make converts

revival

noun
re·​vi·​val | \ ri-ˈvÄ«-vÉ™l How to pronounce revival (audio) \

Legal Definition of revival

: an act or instance of reviving

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