revival

Revival is defined as a reawakening of something, or to something coming back to health, life or popularity.

(noun)

When you had been fired and had no career prospects but suddenly got discovered for your dream job, this is an example of the revival of your career.
When you were on your death bed but a new medicine began working and you suddenly felt better, this is an example of revival.
When bell-bottom jeans come back into style after two decades of being out of style, this is an example of a revival.
An event where a preacher attempts to get everyone reborn and fired up about religion is an example of a revival.

See revival in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a reviving or being revived; specif.,

a bringing or coming back into use, attention, or being, after a decline
a new or return presentation of a play, film, etc. some time after it has first been presented
restoration to vigor or activity
a returning to life or consciousness
a stirring up of religious faith by fervid evangelistic preaching at public meetings
☆ such a meeting or a series of such meetings with public confession of sins and professions of renewed faith
Law renewal of validity, as of a judgment or contract

See revival in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The act or an instance of reviving.
b. The condition of being revived.
A restoration to use, acceptance, activity, or vigor after a period of obscurity or quiescence.
A new presentation of an old play, movie, opera, ballet, or similar vehicle.
a. A time of reawakened interest in religion.
b. A meeting or series of meetings for the purpose of reawakening religious faith, often characterized by impassioned preaching and public testimony.
Law Renewal of validity or effect, as of a contract or judicial decision.

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