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
While there have been some modest advances in bone regeneration, particularly out of Japan, scientists are yet to crack the code that would enable humans to grow new teeth to replace missing or extracted ones.
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
Point being, Rose and the TARDIS are tight, and when Fifteen directed his regeneration into the ship’s console, something timey-wimey may have happened.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 June 2025
And that midlife becomes a powerful source of both individual and societal regeneration—not withdrawal.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Part of McCusker’s research focuses on how to speed up the process of limb regeneration.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
Point being, Rose and the TARDIS are tight, and when Fifteen directed his regeneration into the ship’s console, something timey-wimey may have happened.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 June 2025
And that midlife becomes a powerful source of both individual and societal regeneration—not withdrawal.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Part of McCusker’s research focuses on how to speed up the process of limb regeneration.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
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Thanks to him and the modern revival of his name as a whiskey brand, Stagg remains an enduring symbol of American whiskey excellence and a true Icon of Whiskey.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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This year, King of the Hill is front and center to promote the revival, which is out August 4, bringing Arlen’s favorite family straight to fans — Texas style.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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As is often the case when a major international act visits the United Kingdom, Linkin Park's catalog is enjoying a resurgence — especially From Zero, the project being promoted most heavily on the venture.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Unfortunately, her return to the greener surroundings of Nashville also triggered a resurgence of her breathing problems.—
Joanne Fowler,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Through poetic dialogue and deeply human characters, August Wilson crafts a story of resilience and rebirth.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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The invitation itself, a simple image of an egg on a plate, hinted at rebirth and newness, a quiet metaphor echoed throughout the collection.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There is no chance Serge Gnabry (30 next week) will depart in the current window, but his contract is on course to expire at the end of the coming season and the odds, currently, are against a renewal.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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That said, markets have remained steady amid a renewal of Trump’s tariff whirlwinds.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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