revitalize

verb

re·vi·tal·ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz

revitalized; revitalizing

Synonyms of revitalize next

transitive verb

: to give new life or vigor to

revitalization

(ˌ)rē-ˌvī-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən

noun

Example Sentences

The mayor hopes to revitalize the city. a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

Recent Examples on the Web Recent projects include revitalizing empty storefronts in downtown Tucson and bringing Caterpillar Tucson Mining to the Mercado District. Reach the reporter at sarah.lapidus@gannett.com. —

Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023 Other offerings at Jefferson East When Jefferson East first launched in 1994, its aim was to revitalize the Jefferson Avenue commercial corridor. —

Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2023 Ben Echevarria, executive director of Mattapan Square Main Streets, said the report lays out a blueprint for how to revitalize an important city square. —

Tiana Woodard, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2023 First priority if elected: Our most pressing issue continues to be revitalizing Richmond Highway and Lorton. —

Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 6 May 2023 Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster $58 at paulaschoice.com Pros Can be used alone or combined with an SPF Cons This peptide booster from Paula's Choice diminishes the appearance of deep wrinkles, leading to a more youthful and revitalized appearance overtime. —

Iman Balagam, harpersbazaar.com, 6 May 2023 Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh has long touted Hinchliffe as a hidden gem in his plan to revitalize the city, once an industrial hub that was the center of the country’s silk production. —

Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 5 May 2023 The Hydration Clinic Trial Set includes a two-in-one creamy exfoliating cleanser, a revitalizing serum to soothe signs of stress (like fine lines and puffy under-eyes), and a comforting cream. —

Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2023 In addition to trying to get more balls into play, baseball hopes to revitalize the sport's running game. —

David Faris, The Week, 30 Mar. 2023 See More

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