Synonyms for

Comeback

Verb / ˈkʌˌmbæk / Another word for comeback — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A return to success or popularity after a period of decline.

Synonyms & similar words

replication retort return riposte counter rejoinder revival resurgence reappearance return reemergence recovery renaissance resurrection renewal rally resurgence rebound renewal reawakening regeneration reinstatement rejuvenation re-establishment reinvigoration revitalization

Synonyms by register

Formal

return reappearance restoration

Informal

return bounce back rally

Literary

reflux reverberation

Antonyms

departure exit leaving withdrawal retreat surrender

Common collocations

  • make a comeback
  • comeback trail
  • comeback album
  • comeback tour
  • comeback win
  • comeback story
  • comeback kid

Word family

noun comeback
verb come back

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a return to success or prominence after a period of failure or obscurity. Can also refer to a witty or sharp retort.

Example sentences

  1. After losing the first set, the tennis player made a comeback and won the match.
  2. The singer's new album is a comeback after a few years away from the music industry.
  3. The stock market experienced a strong comeback after a dip in value.
  4. The team's coach gave a motivational speech to inspire a comeback in the second half.
  5. The company's new marketing strategy led to a comeback in sales.

Quotes

  • Every setback has a major comeback.
  • The greatest comeback stories haven't been written yet.
  • The best revenge is massive success.

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