as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
the mayor was present at the ceremony marking the revitalization of the old industrial neighborhood as a new center for art galleries and lofts
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Recent Examples of revitalization
The revitalization for the almost 150-year-old Scripps comes as the company — as well as the broadcast industry at large — finds itself at a historically challenging moment.
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
What Gary needs is a revitalization of its urban core, centered around Broadway south of the Indiana Toll Road.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The pair has worked in tandem on a number of projects, including initiatives for street and park revitalization.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Maryland has lost approximately 130,000 residents since Moore took office, yet the budget justifies hundreds of millions in housing and community revitalization spending based on population growth assumptions that do not match reality.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Although neighborhoods became considerably richer after the HOPE VI revitalizations—household incomes increased by 45 percent, and poverty rates dropped by 12 percentage points—this is due entirely to richer adults moving in.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Demolition of the historic Parade Park buildings was scheduled for last month, but was delayed as developers secured additional funding for the complex’s ambitious revitalization project.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
What Gary needs is a revitalization of its urban core, centered around Broadway south of the Indiana Toll Road.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The pair has worked in tandem on a number of projects, including initiatives for street and park revitalization.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Maryland has lost approximately 130,000 residents since Moore took office, yet the budget justifies hundreds of millions in housing and community revitalization spending based on population growth assumptions that do not match reality.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Although neighborhoods became considerably richer after the HOPE VI revitalizations—household incomes increased by 45 percent, and poverty rates dropped by 12 percentage points—this is due entirely to richer adults moving in.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Demolition of the historic Parade Park buildings was scheduled for last month, but was delayed as developers secured additional funding for the complex’s ambitious revitalization project.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
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Years later, when he was recruited by Mike Nesmith in 2017 to join the revival of the Monkees singer-songwriter’s country-rock group the First National Band, Finney stepped up to replace founding member Red Rhodes, who died in 1995.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hudson joins the team of the revival after winning an Academy Award for her role as Effie White in the 2006 film adaptation of Dreamgirls.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Its resurgence has raised concerns among minorities and women workers who fear a potential curtailment of women’s rights if conservative elements gain influence.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another of the old guard enjoying a comeback is Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party, which is making a resurgence after years of suppression under Hasina.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hyacinths represent peace and rebirth during Easter and come in white, pink, red, blue, purple (associated with Lent) and yellow.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2022 the most excellent Michael Dirda, on the occasion—sigh—of Book World’s all-too-short rebirth, wrote an affectionate and informative inside history of the supplement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The infrastructure replacement and renewal of a 42-inch water main in that area is expected to continue for several months, with road restoration scheduled for June.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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By all accounts, the renewal of the Pakistan Accord is a good thing.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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