as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
the mayor was present at the ceremony marking the revitalization of the old industrial neighborhood as a new center for art galleries and lofts
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The Signature itself produced a sturdy revival, in 2019, with a ferocious David Warshofsky as Weston, an alcoholic father who terrorizes his family, especially his grown son, Wesley, who learns to mimic him.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Gone, too, is the Latin Mass revival, which, to the dismay of many Catholics around the world, Francis quashed via a motu proprio in 2021.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Natural Textures The resurgence of wavy designs pushes for a movement toward softer, more organic interiors.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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The list of crises continues to grow: pandemics such as COVID-19 and bird flu, the resurgence of antisemitism, neofascism, White supremacy, poverty, homelessness and economic downturns.—
John Eger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Topped by a colossal golden globe that symbolizes rebirth, Baiterek Tower is Astana’s pride and joy.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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After a five-year run as a brick-and-mortar in Boise that ended in 2021, then a rebirth as a Kuna restaurant that began in 2023, Mac Mac is returning to its food-truck-only roots.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 2025
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No one at the hearing spoke in favor of granting the permit renewal.—
Doug Thompson,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those statements could perhaps be taken as the Ballon d’Or runner up once more pledging his future to Madrid, amid rumors that he might be tempted to take a lucrative offer to play in Saudi Arabia while also still yet to put pen to paper on a contract renewal at the Bernabeu.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Revitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalization. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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