Synonyms of revitalization

revitalization

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revival
• resurgence
• rebirth
• renewal
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• renaissance
• revivification
• reanimation
• rejuvenescence
• restoration
• reinvention
• recovery
• renascence
• reactivation
• recuperation
• restoral
• rally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• death
• expiration
• extinction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revitalization

What can start out as a project for the studios can become a whole revitalization of a city. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

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