American English pronunciation
How to pronounce revival
IPA transcription: [ɹɪ'vaɪvəl]
Pronunciation variants: [ɹɪ'vaɪvəl][ɹi'vaɪvəl]
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Noun
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bringing again into activity and prominence
“the revival of trade”
“a revival of a neglected play by Moliere”
“the Gothic revival in architecture”
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an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion
Usage examples
- The revival web site, as well as that of "Ellesdee", was subsequently shut down.
- Saint Stephen's was designed by William Strickland in the Gothic revival style.
- His work also shows influences from the Gothic Revival.
- Despite the presence of Lansbury, a much-heralded Broadway revival was ultimately unsuccessful.
- After this, the theatre presented mostly revivals of well-known musicals.
- The church is an example of the Gothic revival.
- Revivals are common in Broadway theatre.
- The revival accompanied a related swing revival and general appreciation for tiki culture.
- His imposing and elegant Greek Revival style house remains the largest in the village.
- Kelvin notation is a revival by Helbig of old ideas of Lord Kelvin.