revival

noun

ri-VY-vuhl/ɹɪˈvaɪvəl/

9 meanings of revival

1
nouncountable or uncountable
The act of bringing someone or something back to life or activity.
Like waking up wide awake after a deep sleep.
The revival of the old factory brought jobs back to the town.
Doctors worked quickly on the revival of the drowning swimmer.
Similarresuscitation, restoration, renewal, revitalization
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2
nouncountable
A new period of interest or success in something, like business or art.
Like a plant turning green and growing again after rain.
The town saw a revival of local crafts after the festival.
A revival in tourism helped the small shops stay open.
Similarresurgence, renaissance, upturn, recovery, comeback
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3
nouncountable
When an old practice or fashion becomes popular again.
Like an old song everyone suddenly starts singing again.
The revival of bell-bottom jeans surprised many parents.
We are seeing a revival of letter writing among young people.
Similarresurgence, comeback, renaissance, rebirth
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4
nouncountable
A new set of TV episodes that brings a show back after it was canceled.
Like switching a TV show back on after someone turned it off.
Fans begged the network for a revival of their favorite sitcom.
The canceled drama finally got a revival on a streaming service.
Similarreboot, relaunch
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5
nouncountable
A time when many people become strongly interested in religion again.
Like a fire that flares up again after the flames had almost died.
The town went through a religious revival that filled the churches.
A revival swept the region, and many people changed their lives.
Similarawakening, renewal
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6
nouncountable or uncountable
A return of energy, good health, or happy feelings after a low time.
Like feeling fresh and awake again after a cold drink on a hot day.
A good night's sleep brought a revival of her energy.
The warm weather caused a revival in his mood.
Similarrecovery, renewal
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7
nouncountable
A church meeting held to make believers stronger or to win new members.
Like a big team meeting that gets everyone excited and ready again.
The church held a revival every summer in a big tent.
Hundreds came to the revival to hear the visiting preacher.
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8
nouncountable
Bringing back the legal power or effect of something, like a court case.
Like flipping a switch back on so something works again.
The lawyer asked the court for a revival of the old case.
The revival of the contract made the agreement valid again.
Similarreinstatement, renewal, restoration
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9
noununcountable
Bringing a metal back to its pure form from a compound.
Like getting shiny pure metal back out of a dull, rusty lump.
The revival of the metal needed strong heat and charcoal.
Workers achieved a revival of the metal from its ore.
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Origin

From the word "revive" plus "-al".