Definition of regenerationnext
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the regeneration of knitting and crocheting is in full bloom, with Hollywood stars admitting they knit and crochet on movie sets

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Recent Examples of regeneration But what the industry also needs to understand, chimed in Patrik Frisk, CEO of materials regeneration firm Reju, is that textile-to-textile recycling, at least at scale, is an entirely new supply chain. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025 Yilmaz’s lab has previously explored how different diets affect stem cell regeneration, finding that high-fat foods and short periods of fasting can also enhance stem cell activity. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Where each element contributes to the health of others, where resources cycle efficiently, where regeneration is constant, where adaptation happens continuously. Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025 The second collection that David Beckham designed for Boss, as part of a multiyear global partnership, made its Greater China debut on Tuesday at a dedicated pop-up space in downtown Shanghai‘s buzzy regeneration complex Zhangyuan. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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Noun
  • Investment in commercial space projects should be accompanied by clear international rules, not a revival of the Cold War-era Space Race.
    Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The triumphant revival of Eats at Wild Heaven Beer’s West End taproom was announced this week, but the move was predicated on El Tesoro, another beloved casual restaurant, vacating the space.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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  • Another example would be the resurgence of Christian Louboutins, the fire-truck-red stilettos once synonymous with 2000s power dressing.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The song has experienced a resurgence thanks to the TikTok challenge, where two people stand back to back, with one person lip-synching the 4 Non Blondes song while the other sings Minaj's rap from her 2012 track.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
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  • Now, the line is seeing a rebirth with a new collection and a new muse, Gracie Abrams.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The newest Paul McCartney documentary takes fans on a ride of his creative rebirth in the years following the breakup of The Beatles, tracing his transition from one of the most famous musicians in the world to an artist rebuilding himself on his own terms.
    Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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  • Klein also pointed out that a renewal in Marriott's credit card program could provide an additional boost to the company's EBITDA.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The massive response from fans has led to a swift season 2 renewal and its stars, Williams and Connor Storrie, becoming viral sensations.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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