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revival

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɹiˈvaɪvəɫ// UK //ɹɪvˈaɪvəl// re·vival

n. the process of something becoming popular, active, or healthy again after a long time. You use this when an old fashion, a play, or an interest comes back into style.

n. an improvement in the condition or strength of something, or a return to popularity and activity. Often used to describe the re-staging of a play or the resurgence of a cultural trend.


SIMPLE

The city is seeing a revival of interest in local history.

CONTEXTUAL

The theater company announced a revival of the classic musical, featuring a modern set and a diverse new cast.

COMPLEX

Economists are debating whether the recent increase in manufacturing jobs represents a permanent industrial revival or merely a temporary fluctuation in the global market.

Synonyms
Origin

From revive + -al.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate what is being brought back.

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