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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
Other projects in Phillips’ and evo’s portfolio, among many, include revitalizing a 100-year-old mattress factory in Seattle, the historic Tahoe City Inn building in California, and evo’s Portland location, which transformed a former Salvation Army building built in 1890.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
That followed a series of charitable gifts to the Pacific Northwest focused on the arts and revitalizing the region’s climate.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Renovations would include adding restrooms, expanding the lobby, upgrading accessibility and revitalizing its technical capabilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Vrabel, who also won Coach of the Year with the Tennessee Titans in 2021, steered the Patriots to a 14-3 record and a berth in Super Bowl LX in his first season on the job, revitalizing the storied franchise following back-to-back 4-13 campaigns.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
City officials hope to reverse that trend by revitalizing the downtown area, from attracting businesses to vacant storefronts to developing unused city sites, such as the corner lot burdened with the remains of Hotel Marysville, which was destroyed by fire in 2024.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Crystal International Group has outlined its environmental goals in its Sustainability Vision 2030, which includes three categories—regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
People are lining up shoulder to shoulder trying to get to work, which is essential to revitalizing downtown, supporting local businesses and making Chicago a livable city.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
That followed a series of charitable gifts to the Pacific Northwest focused on the arts and revitalizing the region’s climate.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Renovations would include adding restrooms, expanding the lobby, upgrading accessibility and revitalizing its technical capabilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Vrabel, who also won Coach of the Year with the Tennessee Titans in 2021, steered the Patriots to a 14-3 record and a berth in Super Bowl LX in his first season on the job, revitalizing the storied franchise following back-to-back 4-13 campaigns.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
City officials hope to reverse that trend by revitalizing the downtown area, from attracting businesses to vacant storefronts to developing unused city sites, such as the corner lot burdened with the remains of Hotel Marysville, which was destroyed by fire in 2024.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Crystal International Group has outlined its environmental goals in its Sustainability Vision 2030, which includes three categories—regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
People are lining up shoulder to shoulder trying to get to work, which is essential to revitalizing downtown, supporting local businesses and making Chicago a livable city.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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Trump cut federal ties with the firm before Karp cut a deal with the White House, restoring the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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But if the state Senate fails to act in the service of saving the waning hope of restoring democracy in this country, then Maryland and all our residents will bear some responsibility for the consequences.—
Sherrilyn Ifill,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since last fall, Nike has beefed up its boot offerings by reviving both the Air Max Goadome and Bolotoro silhouettes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company which makes Regal Ware cookware is reviving the name of its manufacturing operation –reflecting its Wisconsin roots.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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My shower was halfway resurrecting.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal are resurrecting their friendship nearly 20 years after starring together in The Dark Knight.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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While Pine-Sol no longer contains pine oil, its legacy lives on as the best-selling all-purpose cleaning product on Amazon, refreshing everything from countertops and appliances to showers, tubs, and sinks.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, refreshing the water and flower food every two days can extend the life of your roses.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands in the county may lose coverage as a result of cuts, and also from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements, and reductions in how much will be covered for non-citizens, according to CalMatters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The process to obtain a second passport is straightforward and similar to the process of renewing an existing passport.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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