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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
Meanwhile, multiple top administration officials were adamant that the tariffs were not meant as a negotiating tool, but as a way to rebalance global trade and revitalize American manufacturing.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Our mission is to support local creators, foster literacy, revitalize our community and create a space where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
California lawmakers are currently weighing adjustments to the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program that could help revitalize the industry.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Feinberg picked up a handful of brand names along the way (Alamo Rent A Car, Yellow Pages, Fila) and relied on a fairly typical private-equity playbook, freeing divisions buried in large corporations, rolling up fragmented competitors and revitalizing tired companies.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Our mission is to support local creators, foster literacy, revitalize our community and create a space where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
California lawmakers are currently weighing adjustments to the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program that could help revitalize the industry.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Feinberg picked up a handful of brand names along the way (Alamo Rent A Car, Yellow Pages, Fila) and relied on a fairly typical private-equity playbook, freeing divisions buried in large corporations, rolling up fragmented competitors and revitalizing tired companies.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Disruptions peaked shortly after 3 p.m. ET, and service appeared to be mostly restored roughly two hours later, according to outage tracking site Downdetector.com.—
Matthew Kaufman,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Celsius Hydration Feel refreshed and revitalized with Celsius Hydration caffeine-free hydration packets.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump resurrected that version of the program, with law enforcement agencies in Florida signing over 100 task force model agreements since February.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Easter is still a few days away, but the Lorde has been resurrected.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
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This gets you a one-year temporary residence permit that can be renewed annually.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Big advances in artificial intelligence have renewed some scientists’ dream of eventually understanding what dolphins are saying.—
Melissa Hobson,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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