revitalization

as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the mayor was present at the ceremony marking the revitalization of the old industrial neighborhood as a new center for art galleries and lofts

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Noun
  • The actor, who played Ray Romano’s brother in the series, confirmed that there won’t be a revival of the show after speaking with Romano and Philip Rosenthal, the show’s creator.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 14 June 2025
  • The revival requires Burnett to tour the cultural capitals, and to talk about the film and therefore his life in situ, as if life did not present its trials after.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • Both those programs have experienced a resurgence with new leadership.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
  • The 1990s saw a resurgence in family vacations, with many families opting for long trips to beaches, national parks and other destinations.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • As the source of life, water brings rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation, according to the hotel.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point in Practical Magic in 1998.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Consider a SaaS renewal meeting: Previously, a rep would gather basic account information and demographics before attempting to position their offerings—a time-consuming and imprecise process.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • The series’ breakout success last year earned it a swift second-season renewal, with production already underway.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 June 2025
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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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