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
Eco effort There are a few works in progress here, not least a photovoltaic project designed to generate energy through solar panels, as well as another device for water regeneration.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Regular application helps improve elasticity and supports skin regeneration, which can soften the appearance of stretch marks and aid recovery from sun exposure or minor skin stress.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
For the first time, the researchers demonstrated that human spinal cord organoids can reproduce the formation of dense glial scars, which block nerve regeneration.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The wellness center wants to extend your life—one focused on renewal and regeneration from within to live that life to the fullest.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Regular application helps improve elasticity and supports skin regeneration, which can soften the appearance of stretch marks and aid recovery from sun exposure or minor skin stress.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
For the first time, the researchers demonstrated that human spinal cord organoids can reproduce the formation of dense glial scars, which block nerve regeneration.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The wellness center wants to extend your life—one focused on renewal and regeneration from within to live that life to the fullest.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for regeneration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
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Just as the original Halloween did nearly 50 years ago, David Gordon Green’s revival of the iconic horror franchise in 2018 changed the course of Jamie Lee Curtis’s career in a few important ways.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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The residential portion will be built in a Spanish revival style and consist of 22 one-bedroom units and 50 two-bedroom units.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Lebanese health ministry said the death toll has risen to 123 since the resurgence of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which struck Israel in the opening days of the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters The war in Iran has caused oil prices to spike, prompting concerns about a resurgence of inflation.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Signs of rebirth are evident elsewhere, too.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Without Christian Zionists — Lord Balfour, David Lloyd George, President Harry Truman — the rebirth of Israel would never have occurred.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The deadline for renewal is May 1.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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