Synonyms of regeneration

regeneration

noun

ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revival
• resurgence
• rebirth
• renewal
• resurrection
• revitalization
• rejuvenation
• resuscitation
• revivification
• renaissance
• reanimation
• rejuvenescence
• restoration
• recovery
• reinvention
• reactivation
• renascence
• recuperation
• restoral
• rally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• death
• expiration
• extinction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regeneration

Manchester United has confirmed plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium as part of a wider regeneration project around the local wharfside. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Bennet starred in a large ensemble cast as a high school cheerleader with powers of spontaneous regeneration. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

And the project was actually looking at regeneration in crayfish. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

On matchdays, supporters are funnelled away from it — directed along longer routes, past new apartment blocks from the post-Olympic regeneration. — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026