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
The health innovation agency’s first program, announced in 2023, funds research on tissue regeneration therapies to treat osteoarthritis.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This lightweight oil leans on calendula to soothe irritation, sweet almond oil to deliver vitamin E-rich hydration that supports skin regeneration, and grapefruit oil for antioxidant benefits and a soft, citrusy scent.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Current plans call for the first new Smithereens album since the band’s regeneration, with Diken and Babjak writing the tunes and all three singers contributing.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2007, the future King Charles saved Dumfries House with the hope of transforming it into a visitor attraction and creating an infrastructure that would drive socio-economic, cultural and educational regeneration in the area.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This lightweight oil leans on calendula to soothe irritation, sweet almond oil to deliver vitamin E-rich hydration that supports skin regeneration, and grapefruit oil for antioxidant benefits and a soft, citrusy scent.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Current plans call for the first new Smithereens album since the band’s regeneration, with Diken and Babjak writing the tunes and all three singers contributing.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2007, the future King Charles saved Dumfries House with the hope of transforming it into a visitor attraction and creating an infrastructure that would drive socio-economic, cultural and educational regeneration in the area.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
Noun
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Two railway brands are shaping that revival, according to Saad.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Deftones deserve to win for a great album and multimedia resurgence.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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What appear to be the beginnings of a Midwestern resurgence gives Illinois a chance to reset and get in the game along with our neighboring states.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The backstabbing gives the show its spiky, durable spine—but its belief in individual people’s potential, its love of adventure, its obsession with redemption, reclamation, and rebirth?—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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This is a rebirth — one that asks you to release outdated attachments and step into a version of yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The email was sent on the first day of the season-ticket renewal period.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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