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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
And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Crystal International Group has outlined its environmental goals in its Sustainability Vision 2030, which includes three categories—regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
People are lining up shoulder to shoulder trying to get to work, which is essential to revitalizing downtown, supporting local businesses and making Chicago a livable city.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Long Beach is undergoing an aerospace renaissance, with Anduril joining companies like Rocket Lab and Vast in revitalizing the city’s historic defense sector.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Expansion will be revitalizing.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
This year, is all about revitalizing your stagnant rhythms and becoming more intentional, Leo.
—Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
Ellison has focused on revitalizing CBS News since becoming CEO, installing The Free Press founder Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief in October.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit recently rebuilt Orlando’s Packing District in partnership with the city, revitalizing an area west of College Park.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Crystal International Group has outlined its environmental goals in its Sustainability Vision 2030, which includes three categories—regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
People are lining up shoulder to shoulder trying to get to work, which is essential to revitalizing downtown, supporting local businesses and making Chicago a livable city.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Long Beach is undergoing an aerospace renaissance, with Anduril joining companies like Rocket Lab and Vast in revitalizing the city’s historic defense sector.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Expansion will be revitalizing.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
This year, is all about revitalizing your stagnant rhythms and becoming more intentional, Leo.
—Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
Ellison has focused on revitalizing CBS News since becoming CEO, installing The Free Press founder Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief in October.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit recently rebuilt Orlando’s Packing District in partnership with the city, revitalizing an area west of College Park.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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Trump cut federal ties with the firm before Karp cut a deal with the White House, restoring the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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But if the state Senate fails to act in the service of saving the waning hope of restoring democracy in this country, then Maryland and all our residents will bear some responsibility for the consequences.—
Sherrilyn Ifill,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since last fall, Nike has beefed up its boot offerings by reviving both the Air Max Goadome and Bolotoro silhouettes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company which makes Regal Ware cookware is reviving the name of its manufacturing operation –reflecting its Wisconsin roots.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal are resurrecting their friendship nearly 20 years after starring together in The Dark Knight.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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Looking back on the second season now, what was the biggest challenge in resurrecting this story after a decade?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Get a head start on refreshing your spring wardrobe and check out more popular new styles from Amazon below.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Recharging your dryer balls helps remove detergent residue, while also softening, firming, and refreshing the wool’s natural oils.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands in the county may lose coverage as a result of cuts, and also from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements, and reductions in how much will be covered for non-citizens, according to CalMatters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The process to obtain a second passport is straightforward and similar to the process of renewing an existing passport.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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