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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
Over the course of the last several months, celebrities across the pond have styled polka dot pieces, revitalizing the sartorial pattern motif.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Continuing on the path of revitalizing Arlington, the City Council is looking for over $36 million to purchase apartments in central Arlington.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Through exchange events and overseas volunteers, the program aims to address challenges in Africa while revitalizing local communities in Japan, many of which face their own problems of economic and demographic decline, according to JICA and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s administration has made revitalizing it a top priority since taking office May 6.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Even as old-school diners close, taking their nostalgic railroad car facades and bitter-as-bark coffee with them, chefs are revitalizing the genre with an eye for thoughtful sourcing and reimagined breakfast plates.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
To achieve those goals, Moscow is looking at revitalizing its naval power in the Black Sea and consolidating its gains in Ukraine.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
This project stands as a testament to collaborative vision, persistent leadership, and a commitment to revitalizing our district.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
In total, more than $1 billion was spent on revitalizing the Transamerica Pyramid Center campus.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 12 Aug. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Continuing on the path of revitalizing Arlington, the City Council is looking for over $36 million to purchase apartments in central Arlington.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Through exchange events and overseas volunteers, the program aims to address challenges in Africa while revitalizing local communities in Japan, many of which face their own problems of economic and demographic decline, according to JICA and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s administration has made revitalizing it a top priority since taking office May 6.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Even as old-school diners close, taking their nostalgic railroad car facades and bitter-as-bark coffee with them, chefs are revitalizing the genre with an eye for thoughtful sourcing and reimagined breakfast plates.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
To achieve those goals, Moscow is looking at revitalizing its naval power in the Black Sea and consolidating its gains in Ukraine.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
This project stands as a testament to collaborative vision, persistent leadership, and a commitment to revitalizing our district.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
In total, more than $1 billion was spent on revitalizing the Transamerica Pyramid Center campus.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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The company is also restoring the original winding staircase just inside the front entrance with gold rails on the side.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Much like last year, an emphasis of training camp was reviving the deep ball — which didn’t play out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bianca’s career took her from recreating dust devils (a kind of whirlwinds) on Mars for NASA, to leading cross-functional teams in Berlin and London.—
Lisa Falco,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The hairstyle would go on to become a global phenomenon during the show's run, and saw fans of the program flocking to their nearest hair salons with the hopes of recreating the popular look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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For spring 2026, Rachel Comey is resurrecting the practice.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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While landscaping won’t date a home the same way building materials will, fresh plantings can take your house far in terms of refreshing the exterior.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Along with its leak-proof, insulated design, the bag is crafted with a convenient on-the-go spigot for refreshing your look or your root beer float.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hailey and Justin welcomed their son in August 2024, three months after renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, parent company Oppo is taking its relationship with Hasselblad in a different direction by renewing its partnership with the Swedish firm in July.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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