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
Two local schools long shuttered in the name of earthquake safety are also on the cusp of revitalization.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The program provides assistance with focus, access to information, and community support and guidance to downtown revitalization organizations.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Swift said the consultant has reached out to both Detroit and Milwaukee to better understand the components that spurred on revitalization in those cities.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
The city approved a Phase 1 revitalization plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the station’s sleeping areas, along with other improvements.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Some view the possible ownership change as positive toward revitalization, as businesses still struggle with dwindling foot traffic and sales.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Almost three years later, Texas Wesleyan has partnered with the city on a major revitalization project, is transitioning its athletic department to the NCAA Division II level, building a football stadium on campus and growing enrollment by almost 25%.
—Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
But a community benefits agreement that includes philanthropy and keeps neighborhood improvement and revitalization in mind could bring attention to east KCK neighborhoods that are rich with art, culture and long-standing local businesses.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Ballot questions 2 and 3 are the keys to our revitalization.
—Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The program provides assistance with focus, access to information, and community support and guidance to downtown revitalization organizations.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Swift said the consultant has reached out to both Detroit and Milwaukee to better understand the components that spurred on revitalization in those cities.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
The city approved a Phase 1 revitalization plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the station’s sleeping areas, along with other improvements.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Some view the possible ownership change as positive toward revitalization, as businesses still struggle with dwindling foot traffic and sales.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Almost three years later, Texas Wesleyan has partnered with the city on a major revitalization project, is transitioning its athletic department to the NCAA Division II level, building a football stadium on campus and growing enrollment by almost 25%.
—Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
But a community benefits agreement that includes philanthropy and keeps neighborhood improvement and revitalization in mind could bring attention to east KCK neighborhoods that are rich with art, culture and long-standing local businesses.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Ballot questions 2 and 3 are the keys to our revitalization.
—Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
Noun
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But when looking at the prospective season as a whole, the studio ultimately felt the revival effort wasn’t working and ruled against a pilot reshoot and series order.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sporty jackets, argyle sweaters, and pleated midiskirts were key to last season’s modern prep revival.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Stanley Brothers were made up of siblings Carter and Ralph Stanley, the latter of whom had a career resurgence after his appearance in O Brother, Where Art Thou?—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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As a senior citizen, Norris experienced an unlikely digital resurgence in the 2000s.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ecstasy of rebirth On the night she was released, Mejia’s legal team went to pick her up shortly before midnight.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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This stylish novel, full of sentence-level pyrotechnics and mad dashes through the Mojave, traces a new mother’s descent into what’s either rebirth or psychosis.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without the renewal, DACA recipients are in danger of being placed in deportation proceedings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The spokesperson would only say Sedgwick has only one contract renewal option remaining, and because of that, the city would have to solicit bids for a new contract in 2027 at the latest.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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