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 For over 3,000 years, the egg has been celebrated as a symbol of fertility and associated with the regeneration of our earth each spring. Liz Regalia, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025 My garden is not a metaphor for hope or regeneration, the flowers are never tasked to be the heralds for brightness and optimism. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 Gori's latest innovation, the Hybrid Propeller, is designed for electrified sail drives, giving captains the ability to lock the prop blades open when under sail to activate regeneration for the onboard batteries. New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025 According to the Green Policy Platform, Costa Rica’s Payment for Environmental Services program serves as a model for countries seeking effective ecosystem conservation and regeneration strategies. Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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Noun
  • Later, inspired by the American centennial in 1876, 'Colonial revival' homes emerged, with interiors more formal and highly decorated than their predecessor.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The revival of the Emmy-winning comedy didn’t entirely surprise Goldstein.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In London, restaurants serving classic English cuisine are having a resurgence.
    Matt Alt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • City leaders have characterized this moment as a pivotal opportunity to chart a dynamic new course, using workforce and industrial investments to drive long-term economic resurgence.
    Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.
    Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Born Again was a rebirth moment for Silvera, who, just a few years ago, thought his journey on Daredevil was done for good after Netflix canceled the show in 2018.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • Bridge Grants will provide support to sustain research programs that are facing significant delays in federal grant review and renewal cycles.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The first run was a top 10 Canadian comedy series launch for Crave, prompting the renewal.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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