revitalization

Definition of revitalizationnext
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 The idea is that the playbook that got Coach’s mojo back will also inform the revitalization of Kate Spade. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 These foods laid the foundation for my recovery, teaching me about the tangible, tactile ways that cooking can be a way to participate in healing and revitalization. Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 The one case of revitalization that comes anywhere close to the Yellowstone analogy is Hebrew. Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 And the international environment is so unpredictable that attempts at economic revitalization can quickly become unstuck. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 In a Times story, former reporting fellow Jireh Deng examines the river revitalization efforts. Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Despite initial concerns about adding aesthetic treatments to the programs, the clinic now features a dedicated area with modern equipment for skin firming and revitalization, boosting self-confidence. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 The farm system, which looked so fallow a year ago, is showing many of the same signs of revitalization as the parent club. David Aldridge, New York Times, 4 July 2026 It’s slated to be completed in October and is part of a multi-year revitalization. Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
Noun
  • That production was the seed of her Hollywood stardom, which this revival now frames as the source of something matrilineal, passed down to two generations of Black actresses.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
  • Influenced by the revival of Roman law, the chancery of Frederick Barbarossa (German king and Holy Roman emperor from 1152 to 1190) adopted the term sacrum imperium as a counterblast to the universal claims of the church.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Bermuda shorts and capris, including athletic iterations, have seen a resurgence this summer.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 26 July 2026
  • Embrace the Boho resurgence this summer with a pair of chunky clogs.
    Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • It’s just taken a devastating fire and dramatic rebirth for the rest of the world to take notice.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • The Shanghai chapter at the Long Museum features three towering titanium sculptures, over 30 feet tall, symbolizing birth, growth and rebirth.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Lestat may have been narrating his failures this past season, but the series is celebrating its accomplishments as executive producer Mark Johnson announced a season-four renewal.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Some analysts warned that the company’s July 1 pricing change pulled renewals forward, potentially borrowing backlog strength from later quarters.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 July 2026

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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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