Synonyms of revitalization

revitalization

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revival
• resurgence
• rebirth
• renewal
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• renaissance
• revivification
• reanimation
• rejuvenescence
• restoration
• reinvention
• recovery
• renascence
• reactivation
• recuperation
• restoral
• rally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• death
• expiration
• extinction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revitalization

Many residents that spoke out at Tuesday’s public hearing agreed that the plaza needs a revitalization of sorts, but not at the expense of pushing the 14 existing businesses out. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

The current phase of revitalization is called United Village, where a new hotel, two restaurant pavilions and more are being built. — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

As such, more than 60 percent of nominators identified opportunities for heritage sites to support local economies through sustainable tourism, urban revitalization, and job creation. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The law allows national and state member banks to invest up to 20% of their capital and surplus in affordable housing, small business lending and community revitalization. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Middleton’s district includes Sunrise Mall, and in the coming years, the city will attempt to guide the struggling property through an ambitious revitalization effort. — Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Clemons had served as the founding CEO of both ConnCAT and ConnCORP, turning them into hubs for economic and community revitalization that aimed to center the experiences and needs of residents in New Haven’s Dixwell and Newhallville neighborhoods. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Beyoncé saw New Orleans’ resilience as an inspiration and wanted the project to contribute, in its own way, to the city’s revitalization. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026

White’s role in The Proposal led to another career revitalization for the actress, who then starred in 2010’s Hot in Cleveland on TV Land for five years. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026