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

Designed by Vittorio Grassi Architects as part of an urban regeneration effort, the project recently earned LEED Gold certification for sustainability.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Plus there are treatments that feel like something from a 19th-century novel, such as salt baths, warm compresses on the liver area, or thrice-weekly stomach massages that are all supposed to promote cleansing and regeneration.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

Definition of regeneration

Noun

That production was the seed of her Hollywood stardom, which this revival now frames as the source of something matrilineal, passed down to two generations of Black actresses.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Influenced by the revival of Roman law, the chancery of Frederick Barbarossa (German king and Holy Roman emperor from 1152 to 1190) adopted the term sacrum imperium as a counterblast to the universal claims of the church.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

Lestat may have been narrating his failures this past season, but the series is celebrating its accomplishments as executive producer Mark Johnson announced a season-four renewal.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Some analysts warned that the company’s July 1 pricing change pulled renewals forward, potentially borrowing backlog strength from later quarters.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

It’s just taken a devastating fire and dramatic rebirth for the rest of the world to take notice.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
The Shanghai chapter at the Long Museum features three towering titanium sculptures, over 30 feet tall, symbolizing birth, growth and rebirth.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

The idea is that the playbook that got Coach’s mojo back will also inform the revitalization of Kate Spade.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
These foods laid the foundation for my recovery, teaching me about the tangible, tactile ways that cooking can be a way to participate in healing and revitalization.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Definition of revitalization

Noun

The party has proved as malleable to religion as to capitalism, spending billions on the rejuvenation of Buddhist shrines from Sri Lanka to Nepal.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
If successful, the experimental therapy could deliver an immune rejuvenation breakthrough – one that bolsters the immune system rather than targeting a specific pathogen or disease.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Definition of rejuvenation

Noun

And just a few days later, this was proven true by Jesus’ resurrection.

— Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026
Moreover, critics underestimate the narrative power of resurrection biology, especially among people who aren’t traditional environmentalists.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of resurrection

Noun

This performance, alongside a resurgence in casual dining, suggests a significant consumer shift towards prioritizing valuable experiences.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Spurred in part by Snyder’s research, the Trittons’ story has seen a resurgence in recent years.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

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