revivalist
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Thus man’s fortunes are destined to be violent and comic, as is the case with Hazel Motes, a Tennessee war veteran who in “Wise Blood” founds a revivalist church based on the denial of God.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
It spreads organically through social networks, social media – notably podcasts and livestreams – and revivalist meetings and workshops.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2025
Brian Setzer’s career has been defined by a revivalist energy.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
Last year's prize was won by girl band Flo, with superstar dance producer Fred Again in second place and drum & bass revivalist Nia Archives placing third.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2023
Modal melodies, revivalist spirituals, the call-and-response or ‘holler’ songs of African slaves: all of these went into the mixing pot of the early Blues.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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