rejuvenation

noun

re·​ju·​ve·​na·​tion ri-ˌjü-və-ˈnā-shən 

ˌrē-

plural rejuvenations

: the action of rejuvenating or the state of being rejuvenated : restoration of youthful vigor

I remind myself that it is hope for rejuvenation of body and spirit after the rigors of the holidays that has brought me to the brink …

—Jeff Phillips

Europeans insist that their nations are not "immigration" countries, as is the United States, which by … tradition views immigrants as a source of cultural richness and economic rejuvenation.

—Judith Miller

rejuvenation of streams

… formed his ideas and planned his schemes for the rejuvenation of the drama …

—Arnold Bennett

… poured half a billion dollars into Italy's post-war rejuvenation …

—Arthur Vandenberg

Synonyms

• reanimation
• rebirth
• regeneration
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

Examples of rejuvenation in a Sentence

Hollywood was seeing the rejuvenation of kung fu movies

Recent Examples on the Web

Her specialties include skin cancer detection and treatment, concerns of aging and ethnic skin, and skin rejuvenation. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Sep. 2024

For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, several luxury hotels in Tulum can serve as wellness sanctuaries. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024

Each mask provides a dose of hydration and rejuvenation customized for various skin types, including dry, oily, and sensitive. —Priscilla Mak, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024

With an active local community, accommodations that cater to relaxation and rejuvenation, plenty of healthy dining options, and urban green spaces galore, Dallas sets a high bar for a wellness getaway. —Outside Online, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above