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
Researchers suspected that this lack of regenerative capacity could be responsible for a lack of cancer, a disease of runaway regeneration, originating in the heart.
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Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
Cutting-edge tech abounds, including machines from the VR training company Icaros that give you a crazy core workout, devices for intravenous ozone therapy, a bed for advanced cell regeneration therapy to repair damaged tissue, and a hell of a lot more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
In Cavarocchi’s practice, womanhood is seen as a manifestation of nature, with landscapes playing a role in healing trauma and reflecting cyclical rhythms of regeneration.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
With care, intention, and a deep respect for the land, Billy has gently brought the garden back to life through soil regeneration and thoughtful planting.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
Cutting-edge tech abounds, including machines from the VR training company Icaros that give you a crazy core workout, devices for intravenous ozone therapy, a bed for advanced cell regeneration therapy to repair damaged tissue, and a hell of a lot more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
In Cavarocchi’s practice, womanhood is seen as a manifestation of nature, with landscapes playing a role in healing trauma and reflecting cyclical rhythms of regeneration.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
With care, intention, and a deep respect for the land, Billy has gently brought the garden back to life through soil regeneration and thoughtful planting.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for regeneration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
Noun
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The home design star and pop singer returns to HGTV to host and lead the new home series Crashers, a revival of the network's ambush-style renovation franchise that originally aired from 2008 to 2011, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Through performances at the Newport Folk Festival from 1963 to 1966, NEWPORT & THE GREAT FOLK DREAM captures a generation finding its voice through the revival of American folk traditions and protest song.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Now, no doubt Witt himself gaining momentum, the turnaround of the bullpen and the drastically improved hitting with runners in scoring position that’s led to this resurgence is less about any Witt-icisms than players engaging the everyday grind.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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In an interview, Rishi Chandra, who runs Google’s wearables and health work, said the Fitbit Air, after a several-year lull in launches from the division, marks the beginning of a resurgence for Fitbit.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Around the perimeter of the installation, the artist placed 49 bottles of spirits, a nod to the number of days a soul hovers between death and rebirth in Buddhism.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Your home, family dynamics, and emotional security are going through a powerful rebirth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Under the existing schedule, renewal paperwork was not due until 2028 at the earliest.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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The eight licenses in question aren’t due for renewal for years.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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