REVITALIZE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

revitalize

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz

Definition of revitalize

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 Best Buy has been looking for growth drivers as the retailer tries to revitalize its business performance under Bonfig. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 City staff said the project could revitalize a building that has remained largely unused since the downtown library closed in 2011. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The 2-3 Rams are turning to kicker Blake Grupe to help revitalize a unit that has struggled this season after running into problems in 2025. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 While officials insist the demolitions are a non-negotiable step toward revitalizing the corridor along Old National Highway, the families and owners left in the wake of the bulldozers say true recovery remains a distant promise. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revitalize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize

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The strange discovery was made earlier this month at the Historic Hayes Farm in Edenton, where restoration specialist Andrew Ownbey is restoring key parts of the 194-acre farming complex.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in the system that carried some 45 million travelers last year, including millions of tourists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of restore

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The split vote to kill the tolls sent shockwaves all the way to Raleigh, putting the entire Charlotte region in state lawmakers’ crosshairs before the highway project was ultimately revived in September.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
The name revives the original Little Shop, opened at Raffles Singapore in the 1940s.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of revive

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In the lead-up to the event, Apple also refreshed the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with M6 chips.

— Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026
Going forward, every opening or relocation will feature the new store concept, while other units have been refreshed, including the Milan and New York City boutiques which the brand plans to relocate in the next few years.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of refresh

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Back in July, a federal appeals court resurrected more than 500 lawsuits that alleged prenatal Tylenol use contributed to autism or ADHD in children, citing improper exclusion of expert testimony.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
This fascinating riff on a cyber-noir ghost story is set in 3025, where the dead can be resurrected as holographic specters.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of resurrect

Verb

DeMarco was named coach of the Liberty in December, after the franchise chose not to renew former coach Sandy Brondello‘s contract for the 2026 season.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
El-Sayed’s former primary opponent, Haley Stevens, upended the race by endorsing Rogers, renewing focus on tensions over Israel and the party’s direction.

— Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026