revitalization

noun

Definition of revitalizationnext
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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Recent Examples of revitalization His brief stint lasted a year, with his two runway shows landing more like a playlist of Tom Ford’s greatest hits than a proposition for its revitalization. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 Banchi Hanuse works across film and radio as a co-founder of Nuxalk Radio, supporting Nuxalk language revitalization, upholding Nuxalk Nationhood and advocating for stewardship of Nuxalk homelands. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 The conservative groups trying to end the ban say getting rid of it could spark the same kind of innovation and revitalization for hard liquor that legalization of homebrewing in the 1970s did for beer. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 Altogether, project changes increased the 16th Street revitalization price tag from $149 million to $175 million. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026 For the effort, the lab is drawing on more than seven decades of experience with nuclear materials, restoration and revitalization. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 The architect of the program’s revitalization will not be goaded into predictions or promises. — Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 The timing isn't random -- the 113-year-old station will soon be undergoing a comprehensive revitalization. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Look around your city… What are some places that need revitalization? — Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. renewal
Noun
  • The Spanish brand has also announced the revival of one of its most cherished race bikes, the TSS350.
    — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Whether that reflects a revival among Western populations or the strength of Africa’s Christian diaspora, Eze sees it as a new chapter.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • Syria’s leaders are now positioning the country to benefit from a resurgence of regional turmoil.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Styles embraced the boat shoe resurgence for the second day in a row with Prada’s Shuffle antiqued leather lace shoes, a slim, dark brown leather style with an almond toe, minimalist leather lacing and a vintage finish.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurgence
Noun
  • Once a backdrop for harrowing rescues during Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ long-shuttered Charity Hospital is poised for rebirth as Louisiana marks the storm’s 21st anniversary.
    — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, critics question whether the project can catalyze the rebirth of Argentina, once one of the world’s richest countries.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebirth
Noun
  • In late April, Carr directed the FCC Media Bureau to force ABC to apply for renewal of their licenses early.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Many Indian and Nepali restaurants were reportedly forced to close after their owners — most of whom came from their native countries to seek business opportunities in Japan — said their visa renewals had been rejected.
    — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of renewal

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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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