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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
Fairbanks is involved in preserving and revitalizing the Ojibwe language and mentors a writers group.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Over the course of the last several months, celebrities across the pond have styled polka dot pieces, revitalizing the sartorial pattern motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Continuing on the path of revitalizing Arlington, the City Council is looking for over $36 million to purchase apartments in central Arlington.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Through exchange events and overseas volunteers, the program aims to address challenges in Africa while revitalizing local communities in Japan, many of which face their own problems of economic and demographic decline, according to JICA and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s administration has made revitalizing it a top priority since taking office May 6.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Even as old-school diners close, taking their nostalgic railroad car facades and bitter-as-bark coffee with them, chefs are revitalizing the genre with an eye for thoughtful sourcing and reimagined breakfast plates.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
To achieve those goals, Moscow is looking at revitalizing its naval power in the Black Sea and consolidating its gains in Ukraine.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
This project stands as a testament to collaborative vision, persistent leadership, and a commitment to revitalizing our district.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Over the course of the last several months, celebrities across the pond have styled polka dot pieces, revitalizing the sartorial pattern motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Continuing on the path of revitalizing Arlington, the City Council is looking for over $36 million to purchase apartments in central Arlington.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Through exchange events and overseas volunteers, the program aims to address challenges in Africa while revitalizing local communities in Japan, many of which face their own problems of economic and demographic decline, according to JICA and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s administration has made revitalizing it a top priority since taking office May 6.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Even as old-school diners close, taking their nostalgic railroad car facades and bitter-as-bark coffee with them, chefs are revitalizing the genre with an eye for thoughtful sourcing and reimagined breakfast plates.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
To achieve those goals, Moscow is looking at revitalizing its naval power in the Black Sea and consolidating its gains in Ukraine.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
This project stands as a testament to collaborative vision, persistent leadership, and a commitment to revitalizing our district.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The museum’s plans for Excelsior Club included restoring the existing two-story structure and adding a connecting history center focused on local and regional Black history.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now McBride, Shamshiri and their partners, Tiger King co-creator Eric Goode (the hotel’s lead designer) and restaurateur Warner Ebbink, have returned the 2-acre property to its old California roots, reviving the original name and undertaking a painstaking restoration.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nintendo is reviving its infamous failure of a VR headset.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Without clarity, organizations risk recreating inefficiencies and adding even more complexity.—
Carl D'Halluin,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Harry Potter Quidditch Practice Apart from watching the films and rereading the books, another way to relive the magic of Harry Potter is by recreating iconic scenes via Lego builds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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For spring 2026, Rachel Comey is resurrecting the practice.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Now’s the time to prep your home for the new season, whether that’s reorganizing your closet or refreshing your space with fall decor.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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That also includes a 14-inch 2,880 by 1,800 OLED display refreshing at 120Hz.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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The majority of the conversations are about renewing it and renewing it quickly.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hailey and Justin welcomed their son in August 2024, three months after renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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