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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
Near West Side Partners’ mission is to revitalize and sustain neighborhoods bordered by I-43 on the east, Highway 41 on the west, Vliet Street and Highland Boulevard on the north, and I-94 on the south.
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Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Warners, which has participated in recent efforts to revitalize library titles like The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, has not formally endorsed the Ambersons project.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 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
Determined to revitalize the paper, but without any financial resources to speak of, Ned invites the paper’s staff, plus any interested parties from the toilet paper company, to serve as volunteer writers.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Warners, which has participated in recent efforts to revitalize library titles like The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, has not formally endorsed the Ambersons project.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 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
Determined to revitalize the paper, but without any financial resources to speak of, Ned invites the paper’s staff, plus any interested parties from the toilet paper company, to serve as volunteer writers.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revitalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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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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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Color Wow Dreaming Advanced Repair & Resurfacing Treatment Fried hair was revived once this reparative mask worked its magic.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Soak bare-root hostas in warm water for 30 minutes to an hour before planting to help revive the roots and absorb moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden has been hooked on it since her first trial—using it to not only remove traces of foundation, but also refresh her skin in the morning.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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Painting a room can be a quick and inexpensive way to refresh your space.—
Miranda Silva,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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During one storyline, Angela travels to the Norse underworld known as Hel to resurrect Sera after her death.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
9 Sep. 2025
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Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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The second season, however, failed to make the list in all three regions with no decision yet made on whether to renew for Season 3.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sweet tween series has already been renewed for a third season.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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