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
This event doubles as a sneak peek of the Build Bronzeville initiative’s ongoing revitalization of the venue, with live music, historical throwbacks and bites from the forthcoming Forum Café.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Panthera says poaching is down, and the protection and revitalization has made the forest more amenable to big cats.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The health plan revitalization, the key issue for writers this round, will come with some cuts to benefits for writers as well.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The goal is not just economic renewal, but also cultural revitalization.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
The show was the centerpiece of the revitalization of New York City’s Times Square in the 1990s.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
An oversight commission formed to ensure fiscal responsibility and due diligence with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ $5 billion neighborhood revitalization plan agreed there is a critical need to invest in underserved areas of the city.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Tickets go on sale Friday (April 3), and proceeds will benefit the revitalization of public spaces in the Philadelphia area.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Panthera says poaching is down, and the protection and revitalization has made the forest more amenable to big cats.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The health plan revitalization, the key issue for writers this round, will come with some cuts to benefits for writers as well.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The goal is not just economic renewal, but also cultural revitalization.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
The show was the centerpiece of the revitalization of New York City’s Times Square in the 1990s.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
An oversight commission formed to ensure fiscal responsibility and due diligence with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ $5 billion neighborhood revitalization plan agreed there is a critical need to invest in underserved areas of the city.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Tickets go on sale Friday (April 3), and proceeds will benefit the revitalization of public spaces in the Philadelphia area.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
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The commercial came amid a revival of Western style, Abrego said, and in the same year the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the property’s revival was complete, bringing with it a kind of renewal for Megan too.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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This resurgence is undoubtedly driven in part by DeviantArt’s robust creator-first functionality.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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That hole in global energy supply has sent countries scrambling for alternatives for their fuel and electricity needs, including for coal, potentially marking a resurgence for the dirtiest fossil fuel that was quickly being phased out around the world.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The result is a money-is-no-object rebirth of a previously staid property.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Arizona beer scene’s mad scientists have moved brewing operations to Miracle Mile, Phoenix’s long-ago hub undergoing a rebirth.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Putting medication down sinks or toilets interferes with Boise’s water renewal system.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin’s collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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