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 State Council announced city center revitalization plans for Beijing and nine other cities.
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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
Through his Morgan Wallen Foundation, Wallen donated $500,000 toward Parkwood Community Club for the revitalization of the historic Black baseball and softball complex in north Nashville in 2023.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
He is credited with the key leadership role in creating Palm Springs’ Measure J, a 1% sales tax increase that helped to fund a $200 million downtown revitalization program and providing a surplus of $12 million per year to rebuild the city’s infrastructure.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Rigg, superintendent of South Florida’s Catholic schools, echoed that view, saying there are larger factors than vouchers behind the revitalization of the Catholic school system.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
As the revitalization of Detroit continues to reverberate, more organizations are planning big events in the Motor City.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The report noted that significant economic revitalization is expected in Istanbul, Izmir, Denizli, Kahramanmaraş, and Gaziantep, where Turkey’s apparel production is concentrated.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Cultural stigma around secondhand homes and limited government support for revitalization further limit their appeal.
—Lin Lin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
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
Through his Morgan Wallen Foundation, Wallen donated $500,000 toward Parkwood Community Club for the revitalization of the historic Black baseball and softball complex in north Nashville in 2023.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
He is credited with the key leadership role in creating Palm Springs’ Measure J, a 1% sales tax increase that helped to fund a $200 million downtown revitalization program and providing a surplus of $12 million per year to rebuild the city’s infrastructure.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Rigg, superintendent of South Florida’s Catholic schools, echoed that view, saying there are larger factors than vouchers behind the revitalization of the Catholic school system.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
As the revitalization of Detroit continues to reverberate, more organizations are planning big events in the Motor City.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The report noted that significant economic revitalization is expected in Istanbul, Izmir, Denizli, Kahramanmaraş, and Gaziantep, where Turkey’s apparel production is concentrated.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Cultural stigma around secondhand homes and limited government support for revitalization further limit their appeal.
—Lin Lin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
Noun
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For a taste of the club’s revival, scroll on for our favorite Studio 54 beauty looks.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Not nostalgia, but recognition Consumers are not indulging in a retro revival for novelty’s sake.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The numbers tell a compelling story of European resurgence that few predicted at the year's start.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Much of how the show subverts expectation is through its cast — Will Lipton, Zendé Murdock, Axel Ellis, Jesse Golliher, and Jeremy Yun — a group of twenty-somethings hailing from across the country who, since their casting, have become a real band amid an industry rock resurgence.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But thanks to Vrabel and because of Maye, the Patriots are ready for rebirth.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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If season 9 was about survival, season 10 feels like rebirth.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Regeneration assumes the foundation is solid but in need of renewal.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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