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as in restores
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 revives
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 revitalizes
This is a crucial work of history that revitalizes conversations around workers’ rights and will continue to instill its wisdom and inspiration in new generations of laborers fighting for dignity.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Words + Music revitalizes the audio series launched by Audible in 2021.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025
The story culminates in a duet that heals their fractured relationships and revitalizes the storied club.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
Far from cheapening or diluting Ibsen’s themes and conflicts, the action revitalizes them.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Following years of hardship in the family, Dana revitalizes their iconic t-shirt line, breathing new life into a legacy of creativity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Today, the company plants a tree for every child born to a Zegna employee, donates flowerbeds in the Piazza Duomo in Milan and revitalizes public parks in Palm Beach and Boston, among other things.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Rather than embalming the decade, this show revitalizes it.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The change in scenery revitalizes me and the limited timeframe makes getting away feel more manageable.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Words + Music revitalizes the audio series launched by Audible in 2021.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025
The story culminates in a duet that heals their fractured relationships and revitalizes the storied club.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
Far from cheapening or diluting Ibsen’s themes and conflicts, the action revitalizes them.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Following years of hardship in the family, Dana revitalizes their iconic t-shirt line, breathing new life into a legacy of creativity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Today, the company plants a tree for every child born to a Zegna employee, donates flowerbeds in the Piazza Duomo in Milan and revitalizes public parks in Palm Beach and Boston, among other things.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Rather than embalming the decade, this show revitalizes it.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The change in scenery revitalizes me and the limited timeframe makes getting away feel more manageable.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizes
Verb
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The right coach restores faith.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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This natural cleaner dissolves limescale, freshens up funky smells, and restores the faucet's shine—all without harsh chemicals.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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With Riordan penning scripts and serving as a producer, this show faithfully revives fan-favorite elements while embracing the youthful spirit of its main characters.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ingredients like glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid offer gentle exfoliation that refreshes dull winter skin.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to Hill, good old-fashioned sunlight naturally kills bacteria, refreshes items, and whitens fabrics.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, when Victor accidentally resurrects a dead Victorian-era woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), he's transported to the much more lively Land of the Dead — ultimately forcing him to choose between his mortal fiancée and his new corpse bride.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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The new movie Marty Supreme recreates this world.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
25 Dec. 2025
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The facility recreates real-world production lines and living environments and spans two floors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
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The new movie picks up soon after the events of The Way of Water and finds the Sully family reeling after the death of Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri's (Zoe Saldaña) eldest son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), as series villain Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) renews his efforts to find and capture Jake.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Nothing renews a room like a fresh coat of paint.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This issue offers readers an intimate look at how one of America’s most beloved and accomplished designers thoughtfully renovates historic homes, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built for family life.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
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