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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new director hoping to revivify the region's oldest repertory company
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the new director hopes to revivify interest in the sports programs offered at the youth center
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Recent Examples of revivify
The oatmeal and aloe combination will work to detangle and revivify dull coats, leaving your furbaby looking his best.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
What would invigorate and revivify you?
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 30 June 2022
Emergencies remind us that people admire selflessness and enjoy demands on their generosity, and that the community as a whole is revivified by such demands.
—Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books, 27 May 2020
Few films express as well as this one how an immigrant’s sadness at leaving one’s homeland is countered by the prospect of a revivifying renewal.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2020
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
What would invigorate and revivify you?
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 30 June 2022
Emergencies remind us that people admire selflessness and enjoy demands on their generosity, and that the community as a whole is revivified by such demands.
—Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books, 27 May 2020
Few films express as well as this one how an immigrant’s sadness at leaving one’s homeland is countered by the prospect of a revivifying renewal.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revivify
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This was the era of decolonization, when nation-states delivered one-third of humanity from the humiliation of imperial rule, restoring political autonomy and dignity where they had long been removed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Real change begins when communities insist on solutions that restore dignity, stability, and hope rather than pushing people out of sight.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Strong starred in the production of the Arthur Miller play as it was revived in London and later on Broadway.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seen boosting government spending as part of her efforts to revive growth and offset the oil shock, adding to inflationary trends.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Four Season Miami's pride and joy is its lush two-acre rooftop terrace, recently refreshed with stylish new chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Drain in colander and refresh with cold water.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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In just two years since it was resurrected, there’s been solid growth at the Scottish event, with the EIFF25 lineup including 43 new feature films — 18 of them world premieres — plus in conversations sessions with major filmmakers including Andrea Arnold, Nia DaCosta, Jeremy Thomas, and Ken Loach.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Since Drive to Survive resurrected the sport in 2018, the fan base has grown by over 68 percent globally.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Trump made the announcement in a social media post on Monday after threatening over the weekend that time was running out for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Focus on developing a disciplined, ongoing capacity to adapt, learn and renew.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Revivify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revivify. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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