REVITALIZE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

revitalize

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz

Definition of revitalize

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 Best Buy has been looking for growth drivers as the retailer tries to revitalize its business performance under Bonfig. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 City staff said the project could revitalize a building that has remained largely unused since the downtown library closed in 2011. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The 2-3 Rams are turning to kicker Blake Grupe to help revitalize a unit that has struggled this season after running into problems in 2025. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 While officials insist the demolitions are a non-negotiable step toward revitalizing the corridor along Old National Highway, the families and owners left in the wake of the bulldozers say true recovery remains a distant promise. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revitalize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize

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Jennifer Shuford, who had been Texas’s health commissioner, was part of a team hired to restore confidence in the agency.

— Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Officials said the speed caps were lifted on Saturday, and the service was restored.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of restore

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Krusty’s attempt to revive his declining show during a Halloween special goes horribly wrong when the Devil arrives to collect on Bart’s deal to eliminate the competition.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
The sighting of the faceless ghost revived the history of the unsolved murder all over again.

— Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of revive

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Under the pioneering spirit of art director Luca Nichetto, a global roster of names are refreshing this ages-old company’s profile, among them Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Days ago, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists refreshed its recommendations on menopause treatment options.

— Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of refresh

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Dodge resurrected the Dart name for 2013 as a compact sedan meant to rival stalwarts like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

— Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Munyon's Paw-Paw, an alcoholic beverage dating to the early 1900s, has been resurrected by two longtime spirits industry veterans who stumbled upon its unusual history during a family outing.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurrect

Verb

The deal unraveled quickly, however, as both sides renewed attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
When Iran resumed its nuclear enrichment program and with diplomatic efforts at a dead end, Netanyahu seized the opportunity to renew Israel’s shadow war with Tehran.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026