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 His proficiency, buoyed by his expensive taste and skill in daisy-chaining images together, got his foot in the door of the indie-rap revitalization. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 But over the course of the past decade, an influx of entrepreneurs plus a comprehensive plan led by the city and REV Birmingham, a nonprofit focused on revitalization and economic development, has brought the center back to life. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 Many residents that spoke out at Tuesday’s public hearing agreed that the plaza needs a revitalization of sorts, but not at the expense of pushing the 14 existing businesses out. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The current phase of revitalization is called United Village, where a new hotel, two restaurant pavilions and more are being built. — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 As such, more than 60 percent of nominators identified opportunities for heritage sites to support local economies through sustainable tourism, urban revitalization, and job creation. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The law allows national and state member banks to invest up to 20% of their capital and surplus in affordable housing, small business lending and community revitalization. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Middleton’s district includes Sunrise Mall, and in the coming years, the city will attempt to guide the struggling property through an ambitious revitalization effort. — Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Clemons had served as the founding CEO of both ConnCAT and ConnCORP, turning them into hubs for economic and community revitalization that aimed to center the experiences and needs of residents in New Haven’s Dixwell and Newhallville neighborhoods. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
Noun
  • Her trip also includes Fendi’s sponsorship of W Magazine’s WYouth launch party at Saddle Ranch on Thursday night, connecting the Croissant’s revival with a new generation of fashion consumers.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • With Kontoor trading at roughly 14 times 2026 EPS estimates, Cramer said the stock offers an attractive way to capitalize on the denim revival without paying a premium valuation.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • Over the last five years, Hartnett has had something of a career resurgence, appearing in high-profile projects that showed far different sides of him.
    — William Earl, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in socialism, from Bernie Sanders’s runs for president to the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and recently the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York mayor.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The backstory The building was originally commissioned as a Gilded Age cottage back in 1874, and went through several compelling forms before its current rebirth, including a speakeasy during the Prohibition Era and the former Candlelight Inn.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The verticality of these works can be seen as an aspirational self-portrait in which destruction and rebirth are literally and metaphorically merged.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Dolphins mailed renewals to season ticket holders this week.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • DeKalb resident Faye Garrett supports the E-SPLOST renewal but would like to see more transparency from the district.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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