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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda
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Recent Examples of revitalize
Near West Side Partners’ mission is to revitalize and sustain neighborhoods bordered by I-43 on the east, Highway 41 on the west, Vliet Street and Highland Boulevard on the north, and I-94 on the south.
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Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Warners, which has participated in recent efforts to revitalize library titles like The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, has not formally endorsed the Ambersons project.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Over the course of the last several months, celebrities across the pond have styled polka dot pieces, revitalizing the sartorial pattern motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Determined to revitalize the paper, but without any financial resources to speak of, Ned invites the paper’s staff, plus any interested parties from the toilet paper company, to serve as volunteer writers.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Warners, which has participated in recent efforts to revitalize library titles like The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, has not formally endorsed the Ambersons project.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Over the course of the last several months, celebrities across the pond have styled polka dot pieces, revitalizing the sartorial pattern motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Determined to revitalize the paper, but without any financial resources to speak of, Ned invites the paper’s staff, plus any interested parties from the toilet paper company, to serve as volunteer writers.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revitalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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McDonald's framed the move as a broader push to restore lower price points across its menus after rolling out McValue and other promotions earlier this year.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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From there, the comedy grows naturally out of the quirks and challenges of trying to revive a struggling newsroom.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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So quick, so dangerous in the final third and surely so motivated to revive his career in a World Cup year.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden has been hooked on it since her first trial—using it to not only remove traces of foundation, but also refresh her skin in the morning.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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Painting a room can be a quick and inexpensive way to refresh your space.—
Miranda Silva,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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The search for his replacement was resurrected and completed quickly, with a club-record deal for 23-year-old Germany striker Nick Woltemade.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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East Bay Assemblymember Buffy Wicks resurrected the idea earlier this year, aiming for the 2026 election, but the bill hasn’t had much movement since being sent to the Senate in June.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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The second season, however, failed to make the list in all three regions with no decision yet made on whether to renew for Season 3.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sweet tween series has already been renewed for a third season.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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