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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
Eget is known for cultivating comedic talent and revitalizing comedy venues.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
For many, including DeGrange, the watershed center is important to revitalizing the bucolic town, which has witnessed the closures of a restaurant and cafe that were previously nerve centers for the community.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
But council member Maxie Johnson said revitalizing downtown gives southern Dallas a better chance to share in any economic development.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The city is hoping the new Caravan Court Hotel, at the corner of Division and North Collins streets, will be a catalyst for revitalizing the corridor just south of entertainment district.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Both works come from the collection of Craig Robins, the property developer and arts patron most famous for revitalizing the Miami Design District.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Mario Badescu products use natural and highly effective ingredients aimed at nourishing and revitalizing the skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Scheduling your lawn cleanup involves striking a balance between revitalizing your grass and protecting local ecosystems.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Combining laser therapy with a proprietary topical growth factor serum, KeraLase targets early-stage hair loss and thinning by revitalizing dormant follicles.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
For many, including DeGrange, the watershed center is important to revitalizing the bucolic town, which has witnessed the closures of a restaurant and cafe that were previously nerve centers for the community.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
But council member Maxie Johnson said revitalizing downtown gives southern Dallas a better chance to share in any economic development.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The city is hoping the new Caravan Court Hotel, at the corner of Division and North Collins streets, will be a catalyst for revitalizing the corridor just south of entertainment district.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Both works come from the collection of Craig Robins, the property developer and arts patron most famous for revitalizing the Miami Design District.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Mario Badescu products use natural and highly effective ingredients aimed at nourishing and revitalizing the skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Scheduling your lawn cleanup involves striking a balance between revitalizing your grass and protecting local ecosystems.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Combining laser therapy with a proprietary topical growth factor serum, KeraLase targets early-stage hair loss and thinning by revitalizing dormant follicles.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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Crews were still out Thursday restoring power, with a focus on Lake Village and Demotte, which were hardest hit.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is in large part thanks to volunteers who’ve dedicated hundreds of hours to restoring the canyon.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Now in New York, he is tasked with both furthering and reviving a pitching ecosystem that last June appeared the envy of the major leagues, only to fall flat on its face down the stretch.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In Asia, governments from Vietnam to the Philippines are reviving flexible work orders to curb fuel demand, and across Europe, ministers are urging residents to skip the commute to save gas.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The routines gaining traction right now aren’t choreographed for TikTok — but fans are recreating them on the app anyway.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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How to Make Crab Rangoon Garlic Bread The dish itself is actually pretty simple to make and saves you a lot of labor when compared to recreating a traditional crab rangoon at home.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.—
David Cook,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a single year, he was named a first-team All-American, won the Heisman and beat his hometown team, the Miami Hurricanes, in the College Football Playoff National Championship en route to resurrecting Indiana’s football program.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Turn your patio into a gathering space while refreshing your outdoor aesthetic with the pieces’ rustic yet refined look—now up to 20% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Apple got off to an early start on Monday, giving its iPad Air a spec bump and refreshing its lower-cost iPhone.—
The PCMag Editorial Team,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed two bills into law Friday aimed at supporting residents experiencing housing instability and renewing a multi-year grant for the county's Housing Commission.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Johnson will block a push by moderate House Republicans for a vote on renewing expiring Obamacare subsidies, quashing a last-ditch effort to head off a spike in insurance premiums.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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