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
Town and school leaders have long hoped new development on the now-vacant property would boost Eatonville’s limited tax base and jump-start a revitalization of the town, which has has struggled economically.
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Council member Kathy Stewart, who chaired the ad hoc pension committee, said Tolbert has the skills to carry downtown revitalization forward, crediting her for resolving the long-running police and fire pension dispute.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Suburban revitalization is a familiar pattern in Ardent’s portfolio.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The architecture and design magazine selected the city due to its revitalization of historic buildings, population growth, and blight removal in recent years, according to Wallpaper*.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Bill Hanley, a former Twin Cities Public Television executive who sits on the board of the Downtown Improvement District, updates the group on the status of various downtown building revitalization projects.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
The backstory Founded by contemporary art collectors and preservationists Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, the hotel was born as part of a revitalization of the area, as well as to foster a deeper appreciation of contemporary art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The historic Wilmette shopping center is bringing in new retailers and restaurateurs as part of a major revitalization.
—Joshua Irvine, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
While the Planning Commission acts independently of city politicians, the approval comes at a time when Shawnee residents elected a slate of local officials more open to multi-family housing options and the downtown area is experiencing a wave of energy and revitalization.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Council member Kathy Stewart, who chaired the ad hoc pension committee, said Tolbert has the skills to carry downtown revitalization forward, crediting her for resolving the long-running police and fire pension dispute.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Suburban revitalization is a familiar pattern in Ardent’s portfolio.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The architecture and design magazine selected the city due to its revitalization of historic buildings, population growth, and blight removal in recent years, according to Wallpaper*.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Bill Hanley, a former Twin Cities Public Television executive who sits on the board of the Downtown Improvement District, updates the group on the status of various downtown building revitalization projects.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
The backstory Founded by contemporary art collectors and preservationists Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, the hotel was born as part of a revitalization of the area, as well as to foster a deeper appreciation of contemporary art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The historic Wilmette shopping center is bringing in new retailers and restaurateurs as part of a major revitalization.
—Joshua Irvine, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
While the Planning Commission acts independently of city politicians, the approval comes at a time when Shawnee residents elected a slate of local officials more open to multi-family housing options and the downtown area is experiencing a wave of energy and revitalization.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
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While leopard print might be considered a neutral, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2026
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The rise of hip-hop and the films of Spike Lee in the late 1980s and early 1990s forced a revival of Malcolm X, a reclaiming of him by Black America, wrested from his historical framing by the white mainstream, which during his time did not love him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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When Lawrence wears it, it's bound to be a trend—sheer and floral resurgence, incoming.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cat-eye nails have been enjoying a resurgence in the nail trend cycle since mid-2025 and really began to pop in the fall.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The backstabbing gives the show its spiky, durable spine—but its belief in individual people’s potential, its love of adventure, its obsession with redemption, reclamation, and rebirth?—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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This is a rebirth — one that asks you to release outdated attachments and step into a version of yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Second, Apple has long-term agreements with component suppliers that keep costs in check and has the scale needed to give it more negotiating power than other electronics giants when contract renewals do come up.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Ali Larter, who plays Norris’ ex-wife, Angela, previously marked the Season 3 renewal with a message to fans celebrating the show’s return.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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