revival
Americannoun
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restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.
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restoration to use, acceptance, or currency.
the revival of old customs.
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a new production of an old play.
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a showing of an old motion picture.
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an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.
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an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening.
to hold a revival.
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the act of reviving.
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the state of being revived.
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Law. the reestablishment of legal force and effect.
noun
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the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived
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an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality
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a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc)
a revival of learning
the Gothic revival
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a new production of a play that has not been recently performed
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a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion
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an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present
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the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc
Other Word Forms
- nonrevival noun
- prerevival noun
Etymology
Origin of revival
Example Sentences
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Our critic praised it as a “blistering Broadway revival.”
To see why that is, watch her duet and duel with Carpenter in “The Muppet Show” revival.
From Salon
The neighborhood tavern is getting a revival as the go-to place for a good meal, a cold drink and a sense of community.
“Puma is in the early stages of a significant brand turnaround,” Deutsche Bank’s Adam Cochrane wrote in a note, adding that evidence of a revival remains to be seen at this stage.
The concept of a theater family is both literal and figurative in “American Classic,” and while there might be a revival—as in a second season—one hopes not.
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