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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new director hoping to revivify the region's oldest repertory company
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the new director hopes to revivify interest in the sports programs offered at the youth center
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Recent Examples of revivify
Trying to revivify the tourism industry, the Egyptian government recently opened seven more tombs to the public.
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Valerie Ross, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2011
The oatmeal and aloe combination will work to detangle and revivify dull coats, leaving your furbaby looking his best.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
Emergencies remind us that people admire selflessness and enjoy demands on their generosity, and that the community as a whole is revivified by such demands.
—Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books, 27 May 2020
Few films express as well as this one how an immigrant’s sadness at leaving one’s homeland is countered by the prospect of a revivifying renewal.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2020
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Valerie Ross, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2011
The oatmeal and aloe combination will work to detangle and revivify dull coats, leaving your furbaby looking his best.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
Emergencies remind us that people admire selflessness and enjoy demands on their generosity, and that the community as a whole is revivified by such demands.
—Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books, 27 May 2020
Few films express as well as this one how an immigrant’s sadness at leaving one’s homeland is countered by the prospect of a revivifying renewal.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revivify
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These blend to restore and repair the skin barrier to promote improved radiance, refined pores, and smoother skin.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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To help restore the Order's righteous path, Lila then destroys the genetic thinking machine, Anirul, which has been Valya and Tula's AI breeding index program.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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This past April, O’Grady won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, which was to support a new performance art piece reviving an old character from her past work.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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That was just one of several costly acquisitions likely to be unwound as the company struggles to revive itself.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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For example, a modular collection can be refreshed with new elements — such as detachable collars or sleeves — without requiring a complete overhaul of the product line.Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Drive only when alert and refreshed: Driving on 4 or 5 hours of sleep is as dangerous as driving with a 0.08 BAC (legal intoxication).Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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This could resurrect old flames from the dead, as well as lead to unexpected dalliances with the biggest rake in town.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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After more than 40 years of silence, the legendary Port Ellen Distillery was resurrected in March 2024—blending its storied past with state-of-the-art innovation.Jenn Rice, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Beef, which was officially renewed in October, has added a new member to its season two ensemble.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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The show's producer, Sesame Workshop, has yet to ink a new programming deal with another streaming service after Max opted not to renew their contract with the show.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Revivify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revivify. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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