revitalization

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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Noun
  • Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
  • The Sunset Boulevard revival will have a tougher path to the podium with three opponents to beat, Gypsy in particular.
    Ben Zauzmer, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Both those programs have experienced a resurgence with new leadership.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
  • Whiskey, which has experienced a resurgence over the past 15 years, has never regained its mass-market dominance.
    Time, Time, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Block clubs need a rebirth; neighbors need to start knowing their neighbors and being neighbors once again.
    Otis Moss III, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
  • One side sparkles brightly with color — a cheerful expression of rebirth and springtime, featuring stones like chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl and rhodonite in delectable pastel hues.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The previous committee report found that of the 148 grassroots music venues lost in 2023, approximately 22 percent closed due to operational issues, such as the revocation of premises licences or unachievable license renewal terms.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
  • With today’s renewal, All American will now get a chance to resolve the cliffhanger from its Season 7 finale, which cut to black before viewers could learn who won a pivotal playoff game between the Beverly High Eagles and South Crenshaw Chargers.
    Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 2 June 2025
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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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