re·vi·tal·iza·tion
(¦)rēˌvītᵊlə̇¦zāshən 
1
: an act or instance of revitalizing
2
: something that is revitalized
Examples of revitalize in a Sentence
Verb
The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The murky green water has become a social media flashpoint in recent days, drawing crowds and fueling debate over the administration’s efforts to revitalize Washington, DC.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
His label would specialize in revitalizing the careers of veteran artists whose commercial success seemed to have peaked.
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22 June 2026
Revitalization Unlimited previously announced plans to restore and revitalize the historic Garment House building at 1000 Broadway Blvd.
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Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Verb
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
The murky green water has become a social media flashpoint in recent days, drawing crowds and fueling debate over the administration’s efforts to revitalize Washington, DC.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
22 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
Revitalization Unlimited previously announced plans to restore and revitalize the historic Garment House building at 1000 Broadway Blvd.
—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revitalize. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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revitalize
verb
re·vi·tal·ize
(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz
revitalized; revitalizing
: to give new life or vigor to
Medical Definition
revitalize
transitive verb
re·vi·tal·ize
variants
also British revitalise
revitalized also British revitalised; revitalizing also British revitalising
: to impart new life or vigor to : restore to an active or fresh condition
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