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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
Our Seek the City to Come initiative harnessed the wisdom of 6,000 voices that guided my decision to revitalize parishes as evangelizing missionary centers.
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William E. Lori, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
This is part of a larger effort to revitalize the lagoon to buffer against sea level rise and increase habitat for endangered wildlife such as California least terns and a more recent visitor, Eastern Pacific green sea turtles that feed on the lagoon’s eelgrass.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Lots of sparks fly from Sinners, a cluttered but often rollicking original vision from Ryan Coogler, the writer-director who revitalized the Rocky series with Creed and reinvigorated the Marvel model with Black Panther (and, to a lesser extent, its baggier sequel).
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
As of today, a fresh, forward energy will revitalize your relationships.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
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William E. Lori, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
This is part of a larger effort to revitalize the lagoon to buffer against sea level rise and increase habitat for endangered wildlife such as California least terns and a more recent visitor, Eastern Pacific green sea turtles that feed on the lagoon’s eelgrass.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Lots of sparks fly from Sinners, a cluttered but often rollicking original vision from Ryan Coogler, the writer-director who revitalized the Rocky series with Creed and reinvigorated the Marvel model with Black Panther (and, to a lesser extent, its baggier sequel).
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
As of today, a fresh, forward energy will revitalize your relationships.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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Disruptions peaked shortly after 3 p.m. ET, and service appeared to be mostly restored roughly two hours later, according to outage tracking site Downdetector.com.—
Matthew Kaufman,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, the hotel reopened after a massive renovation, refreshing the 179 rooms and suites (but thankfully leaving the Mayfair’s eponymous garden untouched).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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While Samsung is expected to refresh its foldables later this year, Motorola arguably holds the performance crown for now.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Trump resurrected that version of the program, with law enforcement agencies in Florida signing over 100 task force model agreements since February.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Easter is still a few days away, but the Lorde has been resurrected.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Fire Country has been renewed for a fourth season.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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