Synonyms of convalescence

convalescence

noun

as in rehabilitation

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength

her release from the hospital was followed by a long convalescence at home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitation
• recovery
• recuperation
• rehab
• healing
• mending
• comeback
• revival
• resuscitation
• survival
• rally
• snapback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deterioration
• decline
• failing
• degeneration
• worsening
• sinking
• weakening
• fading
• regression
• relapse
• languishing
• wilting
• wasting (away)
• withering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convalescence

Perhaps this is why the novel’s account of convalescence lingers after much of its campus material has faded. — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

In the years that followed, there were other episodes that required hospital treatment or periods of convalescence. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Her convalescence left no trace in me other than the sense of peace – writing about it now makes space for it, stretches it across the page – and the serene light in that room on the third or fourth floor of the hospital. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, a young sergeant returning from convalescence is tasked with recovering this arsenal of weapons by the base commander, who fears for the future of the base. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026

And after almost a year of unemployment and convalescence — plus the eviction that’s now on his record — renting an apartment, even an efficiency, is out of the question. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025

Despite some signs that the Silicon Valley commercial real estate market has begun an uneven convalescence in the post-COVID era, property values for office buildings in the Bay Area and South Bay remain under pressure. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025

Maradona's medical team is on trial over the conditions of his convalescence at a private home. — CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025

During his convalescence, Ozzy watched a lot of television. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025