revival

[ri-vahy-vuhl]

noun

1. restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.

2. restoration to use, acceptance, or currency.

   the revival of old customs.

3. a new production of an old play.

4. a showing of an old motion picture.

5. an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.

6. an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening.

   to hold a revival.

7. the act of reviving.

8. the state of being revived.

9. Law.,  the reestablishment of legal force and effect.

revival

/ rɪˈvaɪvəl /

noun

1. the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived

2. an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality

3. a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc)

   a revival of learning

   the Gothic revival

4. a new production of a play that has not been recently performed

5. a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion

6. an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present

7. the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc

revival

1. In Christianity, an energetic meeting intended to “revive” religious faith. Common among fundamentalists, these meetings are characterized by impassioned preaching and singing.

Other Word Forms

• nonrevival noun
• prerevival noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revival¹

First recorded in 1645–55; revive + -al ²

Example Sentences

“Red Chamber” proved successful enough for a rare revival in 2022, but it never became the kind of sensation that “Monkey” boasts.

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The fruity martini revival exists in this tension: bartenders want creative freedom, but the market wants reliable aesthetics.

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Perhaps it is because he treated the Shingle Style not as a historic revival, whose forms he faithfully imitated, but as a living language.

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The high-end art market has dipped in recent years, but lately, record-breaking sales have indicated a revival in demand.

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But thus far, Larsen and Akturk are in the dark about the deal, which hasn’t led to any immediate prospects of revival.

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Related Words

• recovery 
• rejuvenation 
• renaissance 
• renewal 
• restoration 
• resurgence 
• resurrection 
• revitalization