noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ great , major
▪ modern , recent
▪ current
▪ cultural , economic , literary ( esp. BrE ), religious , etc.
▪
The late 19th century was a time of religious ~.
VERB + REVIVAL
▪ enjoy , experience , undergo
▪
His work is enjoying a ~ in popularity.
▪ stage ( esp. BrE )
▪
The economy has staged something of a ~ in the last year.
▪ bring about , lead to , spark , stimulate
▪
The exhibition has sparked a ~ of interest in the Impressionists.
▪ lead
▪ see , witness
▪
The period saw a great ~ in the wine trade.
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ in
▪
a ~ in the fortunes of the Democratic Party
▪ ~ of
▪
a ~ of ancient skills
PHRASES
▪ a ~ of interest
▪
the ~ of interest in radio
▪ signs of (a) ~
▪
He claimed the market was showing signs of a ~.