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 landlord, Monty Summers — who sold the building in 2023 to Somera Road, a New York developer that is investing $500 million in West Bottoms revitalization, but continues managing it — hung up when asked about his tenant.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
In short, the revitalization that the Coney would ostensibly un-stall has, in fact, already begun to un-stall itself.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
As part of Milwaukee Rec’s playfield revitalization project, the department is working to renovate Emigh Playfield and Lincoln Playfield on the city's south side, and Metcalfe Playfield on the city's northwest side.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The new store is seen by many as a symbol of Detroit's ongoing revitalization.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From that hope sprang property renovations and revitalization.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
The property also sits in a blighted area of downtown needing revitalization.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The State Council announced city center revitalization plans for Beijing and nine other cities.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The increase in enforcement comes as the T has seen a surge in maintenance and revitalization.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
In short, the revitalization that the Coney would ostensibly un-stall has, in fact, already begun to un-stall itself.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
As part of Milwaukee Rec’s playfield revitalization project, the department is working to renovate Emigh Playfield and Lincoln Playfield on the city's south side, and Metcalfe Playfield on the city's northwest side.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The new store is seen by many as a symbol of Detroit's ongoing revitalization.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From that hope sprang property renovations and revitalization.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
The property also sits in a blighted area of downtown needing revitalization.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The State Council announced city center revitalization plans for Beijing and nine other cities.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The increase in enforcement comes as the T has seen a surge in maintenance and revitalization.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
Noun
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The Jokake Inn closed in the late 1970s and was demolished, except for its Pueblo revival-style belfry towers, which were incorporated into The Phoenician.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Word emerged earlier this year that NBCU was looking to revive the all-sports linear network, which had shut down in 2021, with the revival aiming to be broadly distributed in the months to come.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wilson's performance rose to match the growing expectations surrounding country music’s mainstream resurgence.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gen Z has fueled vinyl's resurgence, industry experts said.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Michael McDermott, founder of the new Chi-Chi's and son of one of the original chain's co-founders, said the brand's rebirth is about honoring its legacy while keeping pace with how American tastes have evolved since 2004.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those include the rebirth of its marquee event, Outfest Los Angeles and Outfest Fusion, the BIPOC film program.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It is traditionally marked by fasting, repentance and prayer, as worshippers seek atonement and spiritual renewal.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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That does not include policyholders who already paid their renewal premiums, said Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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