revivalist

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Tapping that frustration, Al-Houthi’s older brother, Hussein, launched a revivalist movement that called for driving out Western influences and supporting Palestinians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

It spreads organically through social networks, social media – notably podcasts and livestreams – and revivalist meetings and workshops.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2025

The United Methodist Church traces its roots to 18th century revivalist John Wesley and has long emphasized Christian piety, evangelism and social service.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Brian Setzer’s career has been defined by a revivalist energy.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 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