revival

/rɪˈvaɪvəl/
noun
  1. An improvement in the condition, strength, or popularity of something after a period of decline.
    • The economy showed a strong revival after the recession ended.
    • The city's downtown area is experiencing a revival with new shops and restaurants.
    • There has been a revival of interest in vinyl records among music fans.
  2. A new production of an old play, movie, or piece of music.
    • The film revival brought the old black-and-white movie back to theaters.
    • The theater company is staging a revival of a classic 1950s musical.
    • Her revival of the folk song introduced it to a whole new generation.
  3. A series of religious meetings intended to reawaken faith and attract new believers.
    • Thousands of people attended the revival in the outdoor tent.
    • The revival featured passionate sermons and community singing.
    • The church held a revival that lasted for three nights.
  4. The act of bringing someone back to consciousness or life.
    • The paramedics worked quickly on the revival of the drowning victim.
    • The doctor's efforts led to the revival of the patient's heartbeat.
    • After his revival from the coma, he slowly began to recognize his family.
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