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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
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.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The plan should also focus on revitalizing underutilized areas, including commercial corridors and downtown, while maintaining neighborhood stability.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 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
Fabri has helmed the group since 2000 and has developed a reputation for revitalizing underutilized properties, transforming them into contemporary luxury destinations with modern conveniences.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Westland, known for JD’s Hamburgers and for revitalizing 60-year-old Pulido’s Kitchen & Cantina and 73-year-old Margie’s Italian Gardens, will serve an original menu of contemporary Southern Americana dishes menu at the new Roy Pope restaurant, Harvey said.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Murray signed a one-year contract with the hopes of revitalizing his career after six seasons with the Cardinals.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The plan should also focus on revitalizing underutilized areas, including commercial corridors and downtown, while maintaining neighborhood stability.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 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
Fabri has helmed the group since 2000 and has developed a reputation for revitalizing underutilized properties, transforming them into contemporary luxury destinations with modern conveniences.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Westland, known for JD’s Hamburgers and for revitalizing 60-year-old Pulido’s Kitchen & Cantina and 73-year-old Margie’s Italian Gardens, will serve an original menu of contemporary Southern Americana dishes menu at the new Roy Pope restaurant, Harvey said.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Murray signed a one-year contract with the hopes of revitalizing his career after six seasons with the Cardinals.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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During his tenure, Critchell led an overhaul of the brand, restoring its visibility and relevance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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His son, Joel Tefteller and Nick Bergh got to work on restoring the audio with cutting-edge tech.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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That treatment gap is reviving interest in experimental blood-filtering devices that can physically remove viral particles from the bloodstream.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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But Alonso and Chelsea also have big roles to play in reviving his form.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Rather, the facts ground the fiction, the fiction enlivens the facts, and both work together to suggest that the pursuit of resurrecting the past and the pursuit of telling a good story can, in some cases, be one and the same.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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This, of course, not being the 50-year ban that actually set women’s football back years, but Everton Women carrying on-loan Manchester United full-back Hannah Blundell out in a suitcase-cum-coffin before their World Sevens semi-final against United on Saturday and resurrecting her.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In turn, periodically refreshing your job descriptions, updating requirements or revising language can help improve placement and engagement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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