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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of revitalization
If nurtured and supported, these emerging ecosystems can become engines of economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.
—
Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The music is an electric revitalization of the original Cats soundtrack, layering the traditional musical-theater pop with synths and house beats.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
At the community level, technology companies claim that data centers bring jobs, economic revitalization, digital connectivity and economic growth to local communities.
—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Barr’s problem-solving skills in the healthcare industry have contributed to her success and have allowed her to be recognized as a leader in healthcare cost reform, data transparency, and policy revitalization.
—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Adopting this technology would ensure that Gary Works would remain competitive far into the future, cutting in half health-harming pollution and aiding in the revitalization of the city’s core downtown area.
—
Lori Latham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Punk and Rhodes notably left WWE, went to AEW and then returned to WWE years later only to play pivotal roles in the company’s revitalization over the past few years.
—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The Art in the Loop Foundation aims to engage artists in the continuous revitalization of downtown, according to their website.
—
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
That's a very key element to the revitalization.
—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The music is an electric revitalization of the original Cats soundtrack, layering the traditional musical-theater pop with synths and house beats.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
At the community level, technology companies claim that data centers bring jobs, economic revitalization, digital connectivity and economic growth to local communities.
—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Barr’s problem-solving skills in the healthcare industry have contributed to her success and have allowed her to be recognized as a leader in healthcare cost reform, data transparency, and policy revitalization.
—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Adopting this technology would ensure that Gary Works would remain competitive far into the future, cutting in half health-harming pollution and aiding in the revitalization of the city’s core downtown area.
—
Lori Latham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Punk and Rhodes notably left WWE, went to AEW and then returned to WWE years later only to play pivotal roles in the company’s revitalization over the past few years.
—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The Art in the Loop Foundation aims to engage artists in the continuous revitalization of downtown, according to their website.
—
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
That's a very key element to the revitalization.
—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
Noun
-
Hulu originally picked up 20 episodes of the revival.
-
Instead, they were resurrected for a new generation in Charlie’s Angels (2000), McG’s big-screen revival starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu.
Noun
-
The Iran War's disruption of Middle Eastern LNG supplies has unexpectedly fueled a significant resurgence in coal demand across Asia.
-
While the material may be a high-maintenance choice (fingerprints galore), the timeless material is having a resurgence thanks to the chrome trend.
Noun
-
Tuba is experiencing something of a culinary rebirth in Colima in recent years.
-
Years of patience, failure and rebirth are baked into its volcanic soil.
Noun
-
The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.
-
The stations were reportedly not scheduled to apply for renewal until 2028 at the earliest.
Cite this Entry
“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
