revitalization

[ ree-vahyt-l-ahy-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of giving new life or fresh vitality or energy to someone or something:

   New restaurants can be an anchor in the revitalization of a neglected or run-down neighborhood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of revitalization¹

revitaliz(e) ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

Artificial intelligence and other new technology could completely transform the industry and offer revitalization, Helfstein said.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a little AI model that we are putting underwater to reconstruct corals,” Anadol said, adding that this work can ultimately lead to the revitalization of coral ecosystems.

From Los Angeles Times

“The ordinance is neither illegal nor targeted toward blocking the construction of a Planned Parenthood health center. Rather, it is part of a broader, thoughtful community planning effort to promote economic development throughout the city and contribute towards the revitalization of downtown Fontana,” Warren said at a meeting July 23.

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While it was marginalized for 30 years ..., what you can see is revitalization of the Palestinian issue.

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There, the Silicon Valley entrepreneur, flush with cash from the sale of PayPal, founded Space Exploration Technologies in 2002 and defied skeptics, building his startup into a $210-billion giant and fueling a revitalization of the shrunken industry.

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Related Words

• reactivation
• rebirth
• recovery
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• renaissance
• renewal
• restoration
• resurgence
• resuscitation