rejuvenescence

noun

ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sən(t)s How to pronounce rejuvenescence (audio)
Definition of rejuvenescencenext
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the newly discovered oil deposits have led to a rejuvenescence of the nation's economy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenescence
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. renewal
Noun
  • Recruiting — in the prep ranks and the portal — stands at the forefront of UM’s revival.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And when the Stray Cats and the Blasters brought their rockabilly revivals to the mainstream in the Eighties, the Cramps were just too weird and nasty for primetime.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • Machado’s hot streak — and the resurgence of the other Padres stars — has vaulted them into a playoff spot.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That may help explain why Garfield welcomes the resurgence of VHS and other analog technology among younger audiences.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurgence
Noun
  • The moon represents creation and destruction, rebirth, eternity, the feminine, time, marking time, mystery, the night, and secrets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There is no single correct formula for institutional rebirth.
    — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebirth
Noun
  • The day after news of the un-renewal broke, Abdul-Mateen posted about it on Instagram.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Jackson Health signed its first contract with Solano in 2016, for $819,060 – a three-year agreement with renewals.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of renewal
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“Rejuvenescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenescence. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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