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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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as in reviving
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda
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Recent Examples of revitalizing
His popular character's momentum prompted the earlier coronation, revitalizing a stagnant main event scene.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The energy projects align with Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030—a plan that covers regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
His label would specialize in revitalizing the careers of veteran artists whose commercial success seemed to have peaked.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
South Downtown is revitalizing Atlanta’s most historic district, with local partners reimagining more than 50 buildings across 16 acres in the city’s historic core.
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Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Maggie Parker launched the Community Developers Roundtable program in 2022 to help developers gain access to capital and support them in creating affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
Over the years, cities learned that these markets could also be a valuable tool for revitalizing downtown areas that otherwise might not see a lot of traffic.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
The Pavilions — along 16th Street between Welton Street and Tremont Place, is expected to play a key role in anchoring and revitalizing Upper Downtown, according to the announcement.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The energy projects align with Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030—a plan that covers regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
His label would specialize in revitalizing the careers of veteran artists whose commercial success seemed to have peaked.
—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
South Downtown is revitalizing Atlanta’s most historic district, with local partners reimagining more than 50 buildings across 16 acres in the city’s historic core.
—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Maggie Parker launched the Community Developers Roundtable program in 2022 to help developers gain access to capital and support them in creating affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
Over the years, cities learned that these markets could also be a valuable tool for revitalizing downtown areas that otherwise might not see a lot of traffic.
—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
The Pavilions — along 16th Street between Welton Street and Tremont Place, is expected to play a key role in anchoring and revitalizing Upper Downtown, according to the announcement.
—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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In the 30-minute History channel special Ralph Lauren’s American Icons, premiering July 4, viewers learn more about Lauren’s role in restoring and preserving the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Ultimately, the goal is for the pair to travel thousands of miles west as part of a program working toward restoring Guam kingfishers in the wild.
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Corum is reviving its iconic Coin watch, first created in 1964 by ingeniously slicing a 22-karat gold Double Eagle coin.
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Perhaps the primary force behind reviving his memory was his brother Morrison Foster, who published a biography about him in 1896.
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Once the Minions stumble into Hollywood, the film pays homage to early slapstick cinema, recreating scenes made famous by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd.
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Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
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But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
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Houston did not rule out the possibility of resurrecting the ballot measure.
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Jupiter enters your 9th House of Travel and Learning, expanding horizons and refreshing your sense of meaning.
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Somewhere out there is the next Derek Mobley, refreshing an inbox at two in the morning, waiting on a decision that was made before any person ever read his resume.
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There was an email about Nuno staying, then constant emails about renewing.
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Anthony Quezada, 35th, said he was blocked from renewing a lease just a few years ago after holding his landlord accountable for not addressing issues.
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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