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 Villagers hugged trees to save them from being cut and to promote sustainable use, regeneration, and protection of forest resources. Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 The kitchen uses regional and organic ingredients to produce menus built around the principles of gut regeneration. Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 Plus there are treatments that feel like something from a 19th-century novel, such as salt baths, warm compresses on the liver area, or thrice-weekly stomach massages that are all supposed to promote cleansing and regeneration. Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026 Scientists estimate that more than 15 billion trees are removed every year, although natural regeneration and reforestation offset part of that decline. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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Noun
  • Absent from our 2026 music festival bingo card was a revival (of sorts) of the defunct El Dorado County fave Hangtown Music Festival, Lazarus’ing this year as the Hangtime Music Festival.
    Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • For whisky lovers, head to the Port of Leith Distillery for a glimpse into Edinburgh’s whisky revival.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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  • On Martha’s Vineyard, which has come under recent siege by lone star ticks, hunting is having a resurgence.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley.
    Luisa Yanez August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Sure, Tony goes through yet another rebirth cycle, (as does every hero in their origin story film), but the film’s cheekiness makes that trope feel fresh and fun once again.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Tending to a garden takes resilience and consistency — both of which Young The Giant demonstrates through an era of rebirth and pushes listeners to practice.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Procurement frameworks specify exit rights at every renewal, termination for deprecation, and price locks running no longer than twelve months.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • According to the announcement, the semi-acoustic record draws inspiration from reflective touchstones in Young’s catalog such as Comes a Time and Prairie Wind, with lyrics that grapple with memory, mortality and renewal.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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