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as in restoring
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 reviving
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 revitalizing
South Downtown is revitalizing Atlanta’s largest collection of historic buildings, with local partners reimagining over 50 structures across 16 acres in the city’s historic center.
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Maggie Parker launched the Community Developers Roundtable program in 2022 to help developers gain access to capital and support them in creating affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Jamieson Greer on Sunday, the two lawmakers said the port docking fees and restrictions were critical to revitalizing American shipbuilding.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Over the years, cities learned that these markets could also be a valuable tool for revitalizing downtown areas that otherwise might not see a lot of traffic.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The Pavilions — along 16th Street between Welton Street and Tremont Place, is expected to play a key role in anchoring and revitalizing Upper Downtown, according to the announcement.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The board also considered challenges of revitalizing the sectors known as the Old Orland Historic District, Gateway to LaGrange District, Harlem Avenue Corridor and I-80 Employment Corridor, as well as connecting them with a new downtown.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
King noted that Independence is at risk of losing small businesses to nearby Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs, and that revitalizing the city’s downtown will be a crucial step in maintaining the appeal of nearby residential areas.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Nora is up for a promotion at her job as an executive tasked with revitalizing rural France’s image as a place people where should want to live.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Maggie Parker launched the Community Developers Roundtable program in 2022 to help developers gain access to capital and support them in creating affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Jamieson Greer on Sunday, the two lawmakers said the port docking fees and restrictions were critical to revitalizing American shipbuilding.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Over the years, cities learned that these markets could also be a valuable tool for revitalizing downtown areas that otherwise might not see a lot of traffic.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The Pavilions — along 16th Street between Welton Street and Tremont Place, is expected to play a key role in anchoring and revitalizing Upper Downtown, according to the announcement.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The board also considered challenges of revitalizing the sectors known as the Old Orland Historic District, Gateway to LaGrange District, Harlem Avenue Corridor and I-80 Employment Corridor, as well as connecting them with a new downtown.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
King noted that Independence is at risk of losing small businesses to nearby Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs, and that revitalizing the city’s downtown will be a crucial step in maintaining the appeal of nearby residential areas.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Nora is up for a promotion at her job as an executive tasked with revitalizing rural France’s image as a place people where should want to live.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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Last week, Hungary lifted its veto on beginning Ukraine’s accession process after weeks of negotiations with Kyiv on restoring minority rights for ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Connectivity As Emergency Infrastructure For Abe Diaz, Amazon’s head of disaster relief, restoring communications is a prerequisite for effective response.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Now, however, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in collaboration with the University of Padua, has taken the idea of reviving ancient history a step further—using artificial intelligence.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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On a macroeconomic scale, economists like Gabriel Zucman warn that this unprecedented consolidation of capital from the AI boom threatens democratic stability by reviving levels of extreme wealth inequality not seen since the last century.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Since then, the editing capability of CRISPR has been tested on everything from developing disease treatments to engineering drought-resistant crops to resurrecting genes of extinct species.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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In early May, Johnson visited Springfield and, seemingly out of nowhere, raised the prospect of resurrecting the lakefront stadium plan and saying Chicago’s 2024 plan never got a fair hearing in the state capitol.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Eight days obsessively refreshing the portal.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Give it a facelift by refreshing the grout and using interesting paint colors nearby.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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Israeli strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning local time, killing at least five people, Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported, despite Israel and Hezbollah renewing their truce Friday.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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