Bringing something back to life, consciousness, or activity; making something popular or functional again.
From Latin 're-' (again) plus 'vivus' (alive). The word entered English in the 1600s and has extended from physical revival to cultural and emotional meanings.
A single Netflix series can start 'reviving' an entire dead TV franchise—'Stranger Things' revived 1980s aesthetics and shows that were cancelled decades ago became instantly relevant again.
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