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as in to restore
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 to revive
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 revitalize
Shining white cities on a hill The Campus at Horton is the reincarnation of Horton Plaza, the 1980s-era, post-modern mall famous for helping to revitalize downtown.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
She’ll be focused on what Nike says about product innovation and how the running footwear footwear assortment is performing, what are the next categories to be revitalized, and the expectations for the NikeSkims brand that was launched last Friday, as well as wholesale distribution.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
With its colonial stone buildings, converted warehouses, and revitalized arts scene, Kingston feels like the Hudson Valley’s small-scale answer to Brooklyn.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Following years of hardship in the family, Dana revitalizes their iconic t-shirt line, breathing new life into a legacy of creativity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
She’ll be focused on what Nike says about product innovation and how the running footwear footwear assortment is performing, what are the next categories to be revitalized, and the expectations for the NikeSkims brand that was launched last Friday, as well as wholesale distribution.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
With its colonial stone buildings, converted warehouses, and revitalized arts scene, Kingston feels like the Hudson Valley’s small-scale answer to Brooklyn.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Following years of hardship in the family, Dana revitalizes their iconic t-shirt line, breathing new life into a legacy of creativity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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Maybe another manager could’ve done or said something to restore their confidence and shake them out of their long funks a little bit quicker.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As with prevention, daily skin care is foundational, with regular moisturizing needed to restore the protective barrier.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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So quick, so dangerous in the final third, and surely so motivated to revive his career in a World Cup year.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Fly Who Flew to Space author, who was styled by Molly Dickson, revived a vintage 1995 John Galliano checkered suit featuring a peplum blazer and a pencil skirt.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ducati has just refreshed its Multistrada V4 Rally – the most off-road capable in its line of performance adventure touring motorcycles – after three years, with a bunch of tech upgrades to make long journeys more comfortable and justify the slightly higher sticker price.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some shoppers admitted to purchasing multiple colors to refresh their bedroom vibe year-round thanks to the set’s budget-friendly price point and all-season functionality.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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That’s why Cristobal returned in 2022, leaving a pretty good gig in Oregon to help resurrect a once-proud program.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Also this week, the beloved choco taco has been resurrected thanks to gourmet ice cream chain Salt & Straw.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everything felt renewed and each debut collection a redefining of the new era.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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After the show was renewed for Season 2 in April, the streamer reversed its decision and canceled the series a few months later, following Paramount’s merger with Skydance.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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