as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
after a rejuvenating vacation, I was once again ready to slay dragons, or whatever else might spring up at the office
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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the shower rejuvenated me after a long day of cleaning out the garage
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as in reviving
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
that rock star has rejuvenated '80s fashion for a whole new generation
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Recent Examples of rejuvenating
Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Unwind in the Soo Treat yourself and your beau to a rejuvenating spa day in Sault Ste.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Because liberation is rejuvenating.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
That’s right—this two-person sauna goes inside your house, giving you 24/7 access to soothing, rejuvenating steam baths.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The Swiss air is undeniably rejuvenating, and there’s extensive hiking throughout the region.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Wilderness’s Gorillas & Savannah itinerary adds the beauty of Akagera to the magic of Volcanoes National Park for a rejuvenating journey through Rwanda’s wildest landscapes.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Spearheaded by Rudy Construction, the redesign of the iconic Route 66 corridor will stretch between Western Avenue and Broadway Avenue, enhancing and rejuvenating infrastructure while creating a more walkable environment.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, just having a change of scenery and working on something different is rejuvenating and refueling.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Each pack comes with six pairs of patches, and the cooling sensation would feel even more rejuvenating if kept in the refrigerator.
—Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
Ahead, find the six pencils makeup artists recommend for rejuvenating aging brows.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Unwind in the Soo Treat yourself and your beau to a rejuvenating spa day in Sault Ste.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Because liberation is rejuvenating.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
That’s right—this two-person sauna goes inside your house, giving you 24/7 access to soothing, rejuvenating steam baths.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The Swiss air is undeniably rejuvenating, and there’s extensive hiking throughout the region.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Wilderness’s Gorillas & Savannah itinerary adds the beauty of Akagera to the magic of Volcanoes National Park for a rejuvenating journey through Rwanda’s wildest landscapes.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Spearheaded by Rudy Construction, the redesign of the iconic Route 66 corridor will stretch between Western Avenue and Broadway Avenue, enhancing and rejuvenating infrastructure while creating a more walkable environment.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, just having a change of scenery and working on something different is rejuvenating and refueling.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenating
Adjective
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There’s a refreshing lack of antler decor, and instead photography and coffee table books pay homage to the American West.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The agua fresca was more cloying than refreshing.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Peter Jackson’s team in New Zealand gave it the Get Back treatment, restoring the footage to life, as Elvis blazes onstage in 1969.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker briefly visited the site Thursday and thanked NPS workers for carefully restoring the displays.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kroger is reviving a decade-old plan to build a grocery store near Keller Town Center.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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If Maara’s first album was a hypnotic escape from reality, the latest is an inner-body experience, amplifying sensuality while still reviving a dancefloor.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Remembering love, old and new, is restorative.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Remembering love, old and new, is restorative.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And reimagining the story rather than faithfully recreating it might be the right strategy.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Experts say the high death toll was due to the sheer quantity of people recreating in the region following the coronavirus pandemic.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The facility drew widespread national attention last month after a photograph of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue bunny hat as he was led away by officers, spread online, renewing concerns about conditions inside Dilley.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their eventual choice will rent out the entire building — a building that also stopped renewing leases at an apartment property next door to create even more space.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is resurrecting a major busway project and three bike lane overhauls that were pulled by the Adams administration.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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My shower was halfway resurrecting.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Combining laser therapy with a proprietary topical growth factor serum, KeraLase targets early-stage hair loss and thinning by revitalizing dormant follicles.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Other projects in Phillips’ and evo’s portfolio, among many, include revitalizing a 100-year-old mattress factory in Seattle, the historic Tahoe City Inn building in California, and evo’s Portland location, which transformed a former Salvation Army building built in 1890.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rejuvenating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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