Synonyms of revitalization

revitalization

noun

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

• revival
• resurgence
• rebirth
• renewal
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• renaissance
• revivification
• reanimation
• rejuvenescence
• restoration
• reinvention
• recovery
• renascence
• reactivation
• recuperation
• restoral
• rally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• death
• expiration
• extinction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revitalization

The law allows national and state member banks to invest up to 20% of their capital and surplus in affordable housing, small business lending and community revitalization. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Middleton’s district includes Sunrise Mall, and in the coming years, the city will attempt to guide the struggling property through an ambitious revitalization effort. — Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Clemons had served as the founding CEO of both ConnCAT and ConnCORP, turning them into hubs for economic and community revitalization that aimed to center the experiences and needs of residents in New Haven’s Dixwell and Newhallville neighborhoods. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

The owner blamed the need to close on a sharp decline in business and on ongoing construction tied to the city's flood prevention and revitalization project. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Beyoncé saw New Orleans’ resilience as an inspiration and wanted the project to contribute, in its own way, to the city’s revitalization. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026

White’s role in The Proposal led to another career revitalization for the actress, who then starred in 2010’s Hot in Cleveland on TV Land for five years. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

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