REACTIVATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reactivation

noun

Definition of reactivation

as in regeneration

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Recent Examples of reactivation Shingles is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox. — Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026 Research suggests that varicella reactivation can also trigger HSV-1 to reactivate, potentially bombarding the brain with two herpes viruses at once. — David Cox, Wired News, 13 Mar. 2026 However, many have speculated that by fortifying immune responses against the varicella-zoster virus and preventing reactivation, the vaccine reduces overall brain inflammation that could contribute to the development of dementia. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 Feb. 2026 It’s also known as herpes zoster, and refers to a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox. — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reactivation

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Noun

And the project was actually looking at regeneration in crayfish.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
On matchdays, supporters are funnelled away from it — directed along longer routes, past new apartment blocks from the post-Olympic regeneration.

— Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of regeneration

Noun

Procurement frameworks specify exit rights at every renewal, termination for deprecation, and price locks running no longer than twelve months.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
According to the announcement, the semi-acoustic record draws inspiration from reflective touchstones in Young’s catalog such as Comes a Time and Prairie Wind, with lyrics that grapple with memory, mortality and renewal.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

Sure, Tony goes through yet another rebirth cycle, (as does every hero in their origin story film), but the film’s cheekiness makes that trope feel fresh and fun once again.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Tending to a garden takes resilience and consistency — both of which Young The Giant demonstrates through an era of rebirth and pushes listeners to practice.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

House is also hoping tax increment financing could lead to revitalization of a downtown area, drawing in more business revenue through development.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
The building was later converted into housing in the 2000s, an early contributor to downtown’s revitalization.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of revitalization

Noun

Meanwhile, King’s Landing is an absolute state in the wake of Aegon’s resurrection.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director (Hannah Einbinder) for resurrection.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of resurrection

Noun

On Martha’s Vineyard, which has come under recent siege by lone star ticks, hunting is having a resurgence.

— Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley.

— Luisa Yanez August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

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