REJUVENESCENCE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rejuvenescence

noun

ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sən(t)s

Definition of rejuvenescence

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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Noun

Richard Kelly’s 2001 film, a box-office failure at the time, was fast-tracked to cult status thanks to rentals and revival screenings, leaving an indelible imprint on impressionable teen viewers.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
The party was hosted on the same day as Nikeskims’ first China pop-up down the road, fueling an athleisure revival in the market.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

The economy has shown signs of strain in recent months, including a bond selloff and a resurgence in oil and gasoline prices.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
What makes Bleecker’s 2026 slate particularly impressive is that the resurgence has come in the wake of a devastating tragedy.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Cocoon arrives with the promise of something like a metamorphosis or rebirth, an increasingly familiar proposition from Yeat.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
Lee’s lines have the intimacy and metaphysical heft of prayer; their elegant recursions and repetitions call to mind the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

This island calls to people, young and old; seeking emotional clarity, self improvement, stress relief, detox, physical renewal, and soulful, mystical spiritual healing.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
That shift means software revenue now comes from renewal and adoption, not a one-time sale, which depend on customers actually succeeding with the technology day after day.

— Mike Trkay, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of renewal

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