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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
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.
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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
Carter is well-known for revitalizing the Summerhill neighborhood by the former Turner Field.
—Rosana Hughes, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Activities will highlight the significant role the MQ has played in revitalizing Vienna’s image.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Carter is well-known for revitalizing the Summerhill neighborhood by the former Turner Field.
—Rosana Hughes, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Activities will highlight the significant role the MQ has played in revitalizing Vienna’s image.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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If passed, the Grand Canyon Restoration Act will cover costs associated with restoring and rebuilding the historic lodge.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, her office said the government was committed to helping residents find alternative housing and to restoring road access, utilities and school activities in town.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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That last-minute development is reviving debate about the extent of state support for Vanke, one of the last major developers to have avoided an outright default after a broader property market slump sparked record debt failures in recent years.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my commerciality.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The images accompanying this story show protesters recreating the act at demonstrations outside Iran, not the woman featured in the original viral video.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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The tool also prevents the infected from resurrecting into more dangerous creatures.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Minnesota politicians resurrecting the George Floyd debacle.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 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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Tips for decluttering catch-all spaces and refreshing the pantry (and your wardrobe) reduce stress immediately.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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State spending has continued to rise since Covid, renewing the need for revenue.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Things took a turn for the worse two years ago when a door plug blew off an Alaska Air 737 Max shortly after take-off, renewing questions about the safety of its manufacturing and put federal restrictions on the pace of production.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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