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   Re·viv·al

   /rəˈvīv(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. an improvement in the condition or strength of something: "a revival in the fortunes of the party" Similar improvementrallyingpicking upbettermentameliorationturn for the betteradvancerallyupturnupswingcomebackresurgencerenewalOpposite downturn
   • ▪ an instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again: "cross-country skiing is enjoying a revival" Similar comebackbringing backre-establishmentreintroductionrestorationreappearanceresurrectionresuscitationrelaunchreinstallationregenerationrevitalizationreinvigorationawakeningrejuvenationstimulationrebirthrenaissancerenascenceOpposite disappearance
   • ▪ a new production of an old play or similar work.
   • ▪ a reawakening of religious fervor, especially by means of a series of evangelistic meetings: "the revivals of the nineteenth century"
   • ▪ a restoration to bodily or mental vigor, to life or consciousness, or to sporting success: "the thunder and lightning affected his revival in the third round"

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