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 Despite initial concerns about adding aesthetic treatments to the programs, the clinic now features a dedicated area with modern equipment for skin firming and revitalization, boosting self-confidence. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 Electronic music helped entice fans into downtown’s revitalization in the 2000s. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The farm system, which looked so fallow a year ago, is showing many of the same signs of revitalization as the parent club. David Aldridge, New York Times, 4 July 2026 It’s slated to be completed in October and is part of a multi-year revitalization. Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 On a parallel track to this downtown revitalization was the rise of Sporting KC, the Major League Soccer team formerly known as the Wizards. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Smithfield Lofts is set to transform a 124-year-old office tower on Smithfield Street into new affordable housing, marking a major step in downtown Pittsburgh’s ongoing revitalization. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 2 July 2026 What was once viewed primarily as infrastructure is increasingly becoming a platform for industrial revitalization, energy resilience, and economic growth. Marc Andersen, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Economic crisis followed by revitalization had been the grand narrative of Roosevelt’s presidency. Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalization
Noun
  • Directed by Thomas Kail, the current production marks the play’s first Broadway revival.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
  • Presented by Hollywood Entertainment, the evening could be ground zero for the next stage of the misbegotten movie’s revival.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Coal’s resurgence Energy demand is a big part of why coal has made an unexpected comeback, despite its costs.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • Certainly not most people, including this critic and presumably Duff herself, who comes across as more than just a bit in awe of the resurgence in her career after many years out of the white-hot celebrity spotlight.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 July 2026
Noun
  • That same shutdown that affected theaters throughout the world directly led to the rebirth of stage mysteries.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • For Martin, the only guy in the clubhouse to play for Tony La Russa, it’s been like a baseball rebirth.
    Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • To avoid being charged for the next billing period, cancel before your renewal date.
    Catherine Collins, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Then a contract renewal arrived, or a model got deprecated, or a competitor shipped something better.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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