Revival
noun
The process of something becoming popular, active, or successful again.
There has been a revival in the popularity of long-lost crafts.
Often appears as...
- cultural revival
- revival of interest
noun
A new production of an old play or similar piece of entertainment.
The theatre is staging a revival of a play first seen in 1960.
Often appears as...
- theatrical revival
- revival production
noun
An organized activity, meeting, or program intended to reawaken religious faith.
They're organizing a 3-day revival at the local church.
Often appears as...
- religious revival
- revival meeting
noun
The act of restoring someone to life or consciousness.
The swimmer was on the point of drowning when he was saved by the revival efforts of a lifeguard.
Often appears as...
- successful revival
- revival efforts
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noun
The process of something becoming popular, active, or successful again.
There has been a revival in the popularity of long-lost crafts.
Often appears as...
- cultural revival
- revival of interest
noun
A new production of an old play or similar piece of entertainment.
The theatre is staging a revival of a play first seen in 1960.
Often appears as...
- theatrical revival
- revival production
noun
An organized activity, meeting, or program intended to reawaken religious faith.
They're organizing a 3-day revival at the local church.
Often appears as...
- religious revival
- revival meeting
noun
The act of restoring someone to life or consciousness.
The swimmer was on the point of drowning when he was saved by the revival efforts of a lifeguard.
Often appears as...
- successful revival
- revival efforts
Usage tips
Medical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Comeback
Indicates a renewed interest in traditional practices or historical elements within a culture.
The revival of folk music brought old songs back to the modern stage.
Pro Tip 2/2Market Rebound
Used in economic contexts to suggest a period of economic growth or recovery.
After the recession, there was a significant revival in the stock market.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Comeback
Indicates a renewed interest in traditional practices or historical elements within a culture.
The revival of folk music brought old songs back to the modern stage.
Pro Tip 2/2Market Rebound
Used in economic contexts to suggest a period of economic growth or recovery.
After the recession, there was a significant revival in the stock market.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Comeback
Indicates a renewed interest in traditional practices or historical elements within a culture.
The revival of folk music brought old songs back to the modern stage.
Pro Tip 2/2Market Rebound
Used in economic contexts to suggest a period of economic growth or recovery.
After the recession, there was a significant revival in the stock market.
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Hendrik Poinar: Bring...
to revive an extinct species, I would have said, pipe dream. But I'm actually standing here today, amazingly, to tell you that not only is the sequencing of extinct genomes a possibility, actually a modern-day reality, but the revival of an extinct species is actually within reach, maybe not from the insects in amber --
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History vs. Tamerlane...
he paid for the meat of 20 sheep to be given to the poor every day. His campaigns were brutal, but by unifying Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran, he was also able to reinvigorate the Silk Road. Much of Eurasia benefited from the revival of long-distance trade,
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How record collectors...
Record digging is a lifestyle. We're absolutely obsessed with obscure records, expensive records, dollar-bin records, crazy artwork, sub-subgenres. And all of the tiniest details that go with each release. When the media talks about the vinyl revival
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Laws that choke...
Digital technology is the opportunity for the revival of these vocal chords that he spoke so passionately to Congress about. User-generated content, spreading in businesses in extraordinarily valuable ways like these, celebrating amateur culture.
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The complicated history...
At the same time, foreign influence grew with white settlers overthrowing the native monarchy in 1893, and the U.S. annexing the islands five years later. The end of Hawaii's independence coincided with surfing's native-led revival,
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George Papandreou:...
We must revive politics as the power to imagine, reimagine, and redesign for a better world. But I also know that this disruptive force of change won't be driven by the politics of today. The revival of democratic politics
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Kanon the Preacher PIPE...
spirit didn't own him and I believe he felt inspiration his dad and I were surprised because he was saying victory and we're going to have a red-hot revival and to me that was unique that's
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The magic of Khmer...
who would lead the revival of the art form from the ashes of war and one student, one gesture, one dance at a time. They wrote the love, magic, beauty,
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Michael Anti: Behind the...
This emerging economy really is helping the revival of the world economy. But at the same time, on the other hand, China is a SICK country,
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The greatest TED Talk...
describe your brand my brain I don't know like all right really nice clothes eighties revival meets skater Punk
Video examples
Hendrik Poinar: Bring...
to revive an extinct species, I would have said, pipe dream. But I'm actually standing here today, amazingly, to tell you that not only is the sequencing of extinct genomes a possibility, actually a modern-day reality, but the revival of an extinct species is actually within reach, maybe not from the insects in amber --
Video examples
History vs. Tamerlane...
he paid for the meat of 20 sheep to be given to the poor every day. His campaigns were brutal, but by unifying Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran, he was also able to reinvigorate the Silk Road. Much of Eurasia benefited from the revival of long-distance trade,
Video examples
How record collectors...
Record digging is a lifestyle. We're absolutely obsessed with obscure records, expensive records, dollar-bin records, crazy artwork, sub-subgenres. And all of the tiniest details that go with each release. When the media talks about the vinyl revival
Video examples
Laws that choke...
Digital technology is the opportunity for the revival of these vocal chords that he spoke so passionately to Congress about. User-generated content, spreading in businesses in extraordinarily valuable ways like these, celebrating amateur culture.
Video examples
The complicated history...
At the same time, foreign influence grew with white settlers overthrowing the native monarchy in 1893, and the U.S. annexing the islands five years later. The end of Hawaii's independence coincided with surfing's native-led revival,
Video examples
George Papandreou:...
We must revive politics as the power to imagine, reimagine, and redesign for a better world. But I also know that this disruptive force of change won't be driven by the politics of today. The revival of democratic politics
Video examples
Kanon the Preacher PIPE...
spirit didn't own him and I believe he felt inspiration his dad and I were surprised because he was saying victory and we're going to have a red-hot revival and to me that was unique that's
Video examples
The magic of Khmer...
who would lead the revival of the art form from the ashes of war and one student, one gesture, one dance at a time. They wrote the love, magic, beauty,
Video examples
Michael Anti: Behind the...
This emerging economy really is helping the revival of the world economy. But at the same time, on the other hand, China is a SICK country,
Video examples
The greatest TED Talk...
describe your brand my brain I don't know like all right really nice clothes eighties revival meets skater Punk
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Quote examples
Angela Carter
English Novelist
Mother goddesses are just as silly a notion as father gods. If a revival of the myths of these cults gives woman emotional satisfaction, it does so at the price of obscuring the real conditions of life. This is why they were invented in the first place.
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Adam Cohen
American Journalist
Our movements reveal a great deal about who we are. A record of our locations over time can reveal whether we go to tent revivals or radical political meetings, abortion clinics or AIDS doctors.
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Adam Curtis
British Director
I have a suspicion that the politicians' revival of the old behaviourist ideas and techniques will be helped and reinforced by a powerful ally - the machines we have built. The computers.
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Michael Bloomberg
American Politician
We can be certain that cities around the world will compete for the jobs that the next revival of the financial services industry will bring.
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Jane Smiley
American Writer
Sinclair Lewis may be ripe for a revival; his books raise several interesting issues of art and fashion.
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Bruce Beresford
Australian Director
The music of the most popular operas is so highly esteemed, it can stand endless revivals.
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Charlie Sykes
American
We have to have a revival of the concept 'truth matters.
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Tom Stoppard
English Dramatist
Any revival in which I am involved is liable to change.
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Kelli O'Hara
American Actress
With a revival, you're compared to somebody else.
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Samuel Butler
British Poet
The history of art is the history of revivals.
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Angela Carter
English Novelist
Mother goddesses are just as silly a notion as father gods. If a revival of the myths of these cults gives woman emotional satisfaction, it does so at the price of obscuring the real conditions of life. This is why they were invented in the first place.
Quote examples
Adam Cohen
American Journalist
Our movements reveal a great deal about who we are. A record of our locations over time can reveal whether we go to tent revivals or radical political meetings, abortion clinics or AIDS doctors.
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Adam Curtis
British Director
I have a suspicion that the politicians' revival of the old behaviourist ideas and techniques will be helped and reinforced by a powerful ally - the machines we have built. The computers.
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Michael Bloomberg
American Politician
We can be certain that cities around the world will compete for the jobs that the next revival of the financial services industry will bring.
Quote examples
Jane Smiley
American Writer
Sinclair Lewis may be ripe for a revival; his books raise several interesting issues of art and fashion.
Quote examples
Bruce Beresford
Australian Director
The music of the most popular operas is so highly esteemed, it can stand endless revivals.
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Charlie Sykes
American
We have to have a revival of the concept 'truth matters.
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Tom Stoppard
English Dramatist
Any revival in which I am involved is liable to change.
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Kelli O'Hara
American Actress
With a revival, you're compared to somebody else.
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Samuel Butler
British Poet
The history of art is the history of revivals.
Example 1 of 10
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