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as in to restore
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 to revive
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 revitalize
Four student teams are composed of those studying architecture, urban planning and design, focused on various locations within the Dunbar boundaries, working to create plans for revitalizing the community.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
Construction on the 15,000-square-foot expansion, meant to revitalize the aging building, began in July 2023, funded with money from the city of Elgin and the city’s Central Area TIF district.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
South Africa should revitalize the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund to further its vision of a democratic, conflict-free continent.
—David Koranyi, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
New sights, sounds, and even tastes can completely revitalize your vibe.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
Construction on the 15,000-square-foot expansion, meant to revitalize the aging building, began in July 2023, funded with money from the city of Elgin and the city’s Central Area TIF district.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
South Africa should revitalize the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund to further its vision of a democratic, conflict-free continent.
—David Koranyi, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
New sights, sounds, and even tastes can completely revitalize your vibe.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revitalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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That includes restoring staffing at embassies, which in recent years were hit hard by mutual expulsions of large numbers of diplomats, closures of offices and other restrictions.—
JILL LAWLESS AND AAMER MADHANI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The safest way to restore shine without damage is to use high-quality wood polish, according to Shimek.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Marvel announced plans to revive the character with a new Disney+ series.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, with former content supplier Disney among those going it alone and striking their own chronology deals, and sports rights now scattered in France, Canal+ faces further challenges to revive the share price.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Even something as simple as a new throw pillow or lightweight blanket can make all the difference when refreshing your home, and Wayfair has a large selection of spring-ready pieces that are currently on sale for less than $50.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Over the past couple of years, more brands have been jumping into the fiber game to meet this growing consumer need and refresh the category.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her image is resurrected in the form of a life-size Virgen de Guadalupe as mourners lead a procession.—
Pamela Avila,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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In an early scene, he is set upon by a shrieking, skittering swarm of creepers—imagine giant, whitish pill bugs with huge mandibles—and expects to be devoured (and resurrected) within seconds.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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The previous waiver expired Saturday and the U.S. Department of State did not renew it, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said in a statement.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The eight-episode second season of XO, Kitty premiered two weeks before The Recruit’s second installment and the series was renewed for Season 3 a month later after netting an impressive 27.1 million views in its first three weeks.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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