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
Cui said there has long been a mutual demand for international designers to seek opportunities in China, while Chinese fashion companies want these designers to help them with global expansion, image revitalization, or reaching new consumer groups.
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
This includes reclaiming culture and heritage, such as through Indigenous language revitalization programs.
—jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In recent years, Savannah, Georgia, has blossomed as a destination for festive experiences, and its vibrancy has only grown brighter thanks to the revitalization of a 1912 power plant.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Brand revitalization catalyzed by Kelce’s active involvement provides a meaningful opportunity to lift attendance and engagement at Six Flags.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
His nightly healing symbolizes the inborn and relentless power of Man for revitalization and regeneration, his inalienable creative capacity.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In December 2024, the exterior revitalization of around 22,000 square feet began at the shopping center near TCU.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
NewSchool’s presence in downtown’s business district makes for a bit of revitalization after dozens of businesses, including the Union-Tribune, left the area in the wake of the pandemic.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
In the eyes of Courtney LaPlante, lead singer of the popular progressive metal band Spiritbox, this revitalization is based around how receptive young people have become to fantastical content in general.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
This includes reclaiming culture and heritage, such as through Indigenous language revitalization programs.
—jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In recent years, Savannah, Georgia, has blossomed as a destination for festive experiences, and its vibrancy has only grown brighter thanks to the revitalization of a 1912 power plant.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Brand revitalization catalyzed by Kelce’s active involvement provides a meaningful opportunity to lift attendance and engagement at Six Flags.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
His nightly healing symbolizes the inborn and relentless power of Man for revitalization and regeneration, his inalienable creative capacity.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In December 2024, the exterior revitalization of around 22,000 square feet began at the shopping center near TCU.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
NewSchool’s presence in downtown’s business district makes for a bit of revitalization after dozens of businesses, including the Union-Tribune, left the area in the wake of the pandemic.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
In the eyes of Courtney LaPlante, lead singer of the popular progressive metal band Spiritbox, this revitalization is based around how receptive young people have become to fantastical content in general.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
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As for Nurse Jackie, all seven seasons of the series have landed on Netflix, but no revival of the original series is yet in the works.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The group has seen a revival in the past four years, after counterterrorism campaigns significantly weakened it around a decade ago.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This valuable pottery has seen a resurgence in recent years, and is a favorite of collectors.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The New York Giants lost one of their twin engines behind a franchise resurgence in 2025 when Cam Skattebo went down with a gruesome injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, and the team must now find at least a temporary replacement for the electric rookie running back.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That streak continues here, but the real delight of this ostensible side project is Allison Crutchfield’s return to the mic after an extended absence, and the rebirth of a sibling rock band, apparently sans fistfights or cricket bats.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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In low, incantatory voices, the lamas were reading from The Tibetan Book of the Dead, encouraging my grandmother to move forward without fear in the bardo between death and rebirth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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YouTube’s lawyers also suggested that Disney was merely seeking to use its claim over Connolly’s services as a chip in the license renewal talks — seeking to expedite those talks by offering to release Connolly’s obligations once the talks were concluded.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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End of automatic work permit renewals The new interim final rule, published for public inspection in the Federal Register, eliminates the automatic extension of up to 540 days that was granted to certain categories of renewal applicants while USCIS processed their cases.—
Daniel Shoer Roth,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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