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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
This rock-hip-hop crossover redefined music boundaries, introducing rap to rock fans and revitalizing Aerosmith’s career while positioning Run-DMC as a cultural pioneer.
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Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
His charismatic presence was instrumental in revitalizing interest in the sport, particularly during difficult times like the global financial crisis.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Musicians like The Dare are revitalizing the suit-and-tie aesthetic, pairing it with 80s synth-pop energy and a modern NYC attitude.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Incorporating grounding and revitalizing crystals into their routine can help this Cardinal sign cultivate balance, honor their well-being and stay aligned with their purpose.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Foremost among these is the difficulty of revitalizing Hezbollah’s operational capabilities.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
The soft, clean and revitalizing scent creates a warm and cosy atmosphere that can be truly enjoyed, especially at such a busy time of year.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
At the time, the nonprofit’s executives were grasping for resources to cover the expense of revitalizing and producing new episodes of the show beyond fees from longtime public broadcaster PBS.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
His charismatic presence was instrumental in revitalizing interest in the sport, particularly during difficult times like the global financial crisis.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Musicians like The Dare are revitalizing the suit-and-tie aesthetic, pairing it with 80s synth-pop energy and a modern NYC attitude.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Incorporating grounding and revitalizing crystals into their routine can help this Cardinal sign cultivate balance, honor their well-being and stay aligned with their purpose.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Foremost among these is the difficulty of revitalizing Hezbollah’s operational capabilities.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
The soft, clean and revitalizing scent creates a warm and cosy atmosphere that can be truly enjoyed, especially at such a busy time of year.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
At the time, the nonprofit’s executives were grasping for resources to cover the expense of revitalizing and producing new episodes of the show beyond fees from longtime public broadcaster PBS.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalizing
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the vehicles are capable of recreating 90–95 percent of the speed of a human driver, according to Pau.Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another thing that impresses me a lot more is its commitment to recreating the atmosphere and mise-en-scène of the feature films.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, the environmental impact of mining gold is so intense that any support for resurrecting the gold standard is summarily dismissed by many activists.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Current conversations about resurrecting the gold standard or indeed linking even cryptocurrency to gold should focus on this underlying presumption of the standard.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Why is Max not renewing its deal with Sesame Street?Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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While China has dismissed these allegations, claiming the facilities are merely service centers assisting citizens with tasks like renewing driver's licenses, critics and officials argue the operations serve a more sinister purpose.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Revitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalizing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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