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
Burnham has led the Greater Manchester region since 2017, overseeing rapid regeneration for the city where the Industrial Revolution was forged.
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Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Cynics think that Manchesterism is a mirage and that Burnham is unduly hogging the credit for the regeneration of the city’s downtown.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Researchers are also investigating whether GHK-Cu could support nerve regeneration, lung healing and cellular repair pathways linked to inflammation.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
The Lanserhof Cure, a fasting method developed over three decades, anchors every stay and is designed for thorough regeneration of the gut and intestines.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for regeneration
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Cynics think that Manchesterism is a mirage and that Burnham is unduly hogging the credit for the regeneration of the city’s downtown.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Researchers are also investigating whether GHK-Cu could support nerve regeneration, lung healing and cellular repair pathways linked to inflammation.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
The Lanserhof Cure, a fasting method developed over three decades, anchors every stay and is designed for thorough regeneration of the gut and intestines.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for regeneration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
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Hulu originally picked up 20 episodes of the revival.
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Instead, they were resurrected for a new generation in Charlie’s Angels (2000), McG’s big-screen revival starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu.
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Some optimists even see hints of a ’60s-style resurgence with bright young filmmakers creating smart young movies.
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The water has also been plagued by a resurgence of algae.
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Tuba is experiencing something of a culinary rebirth in Colima in recent years.
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Years of patience, failure and rebirth are baked into its volcanic soil.
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The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.
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The stations were reportedly not scheduled to apply for renewal until 2028 at the earliest.
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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