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
Skin absorbs red and infrared light more easily, helping to kickstart regeneration and encourage newer, healthier skin cells.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
The brainchild of native son and tech mogul Jan Schoch, the 30-room Huus Quell (from $550 a night) aims to be a beacon for longevity seekers with its signature L3 Long–Lasting Lifestyle Circle designed to promote cellular regeneration.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The service module is an expendable part of the Orion space ship that provides propulsion, electricity and atmosphere regeneration during the trip to the moon and back.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Wellness, for me, is all about regeneration; Translated into beauty, this means taking breaks between braids and deepening my beauty sleep.
—Akili King, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
The brainchild of native son and tech mogul Jan Schoch, the 30-room Huus Quell (from $550 a night) aims to be a beacon for longevity seekers with its signature L3 Long–Lasting Lifestyle Circle designed to promote cellular regeneration.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The service module is an expendable part of the Orion space ship that provides propulsion, electricity and atmosphere regeneration during the trip to the moon and back.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Wellness, for me, is all about regeneration; Translated into beauty, this means taking breaks between braids and deepening my beauty sleep.
—Akili King, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
Noun
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Some historians say Zappas petitioned Greece's King Otto for a revival of the games in 1856 and offered to pay for them.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s why the revival, airing on ABC, feels so off.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The fashion for bushy beards, and beards’ association with authentic manliness, has followed this same trajectory from irony to earnestness during its various resurgences since the early 19th century.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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The other thing that is happening but which doesn’t get the same level of reporting is the resurgence of local film production across Europe.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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But as Kaufman and his collaborators saw with the sledgehammer, the musical rebirth was just one part of his recovery.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Today’s Solar Eclipse brings renewal to your 8th House of Shared Resources, highlighting trust and the power of candid conversations about vulnerability.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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