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 Even though Tottenham won the Europa League last season, the theme of the summer was regeneration. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 25 May 2026 Still, Nay Palad is also actively involved in the protection and post-typhoon regeneration of the sprawling mangrove system that fringes the property on one side. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Restor Longevity Clinic Restor focuses on cellular regeneration and reversing the effects of aging. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026 Restor Longevity Clinic focuses on reversing the effects of aging through cellular regeneration. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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Noun
  • The resort’s inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places coincided with its revival in the 1980s—a placard near the entrance provides a timeline of its entire history, which began in 1883.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • The 1996 revival, directed by Walter Bobbie, first starred Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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  • But the Definitive Edition remaster that led to a major resurgence for the game in recent years hasn’t been available until now.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
  • From the capital demands of AI and the pace of innovation to the resurgence of dealmaking, major shifts are rapidly transforming industries.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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  • The duo along with Masters of the Universe producer and Mattel Studios President and Chief Content Officer, Robbie Brenner tell us about the long rebirth of He-Man and friends.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 June 2026
  • But a trail of heartbreak, loss, depression and industry battles followed his massive success, leading to a period of retreat and now, rebirth.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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  • Use the Business Platinum Card and get up to $209 back per calendar year on your CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal).
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
  • The architects of the new economy The architects of this renewal are already at work.
    Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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