1. instances of something becoming active, popular, or successful again after a period of decline
2. new productions of old plays, movies, or television shows
Usage: entertainment
3. religious meetings intended to reawaken faith and commitment
Usage: religious

Examples

• The 1990s saw revivals of many classic Broadway musicals.
• Economic revivals often follow periods of recession.
• Television revivals of old sitcoms have become increasingly popular.
• The town experienced cultural revivals after the new arts center opened.
• Religious revivals swept through the region during the summer months.
• Fashion revivals bring back styles from previous decades.
• The theater company specializes in revivals of Shakespeare’s plays.