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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The seven measures approved Wednesday are just the first step toward rejuvenating local production, which is still down significantly over five-year averages.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Kylie Jenner have all jumped on board, extolling its rejuvenating benefits.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
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
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
Alpert likes to match her bedding mood to seasons and uses the rejuvenating sage gingham during the spring months.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The seven measures approved Wednesday are just the first step toward rejuvenating local production, which is still down significantly over five-year averages.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Kylie Jenner have all jumped on board, extolling its rejuvenating benefits.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenating
Adjective
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The instantly recognizable musical style has remained, over the years, consistently abstract and refreshing.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As someone who adores room service, this is all very refreshing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The opera ends with Akhnaten’s son, presumably Tutankhamun, restoring polytheism, and then, once the staging jumps millennia into the future, it’s rediscovered by modern-day tourists.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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If the matter-antimatter asymmetry arose due to a breaking of a certain cosmic symmetry at a higher energy, then restoring the symmetry could lead to that symmetry re-breaking in a different fashion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fissures have emerged on the right, with longtime allies questioning the scope and purpose of the campaign, reviving the anti-interventionist strain that once defined the MAGA movement.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Friday marks the 550th anniversary of Michelangelo’s birth and there are a number of exhibits, conferences and commemorations that are reviving attention about his genius and legacy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The break was long and torturous for fans but clearly restorative for Styles, who lolled in the Italian countryside with Alessandro Michele, bonded with a new niece, and found himself unassumingly among the masses in the Vatican when the conclave elected Pope Leo XIV last June.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The routines gaining traction right now aren’t choreographed for TikTok — but fans are recreating them on the app anyway.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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How to Make Crab Rangoon Garlic Bread The dish itself is actually pretty simple to make and saves you a lot of labor when compared to recreating a traditional crab rangoon at home.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed two bills into law Friday aimed at supporting residents experiencing housing instability and renewing a multi-year grant for the county's Housing Commission.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Johnson will block a push by moderate House Republicans for a vote on renewing expiring Obamacare subsidies, quashing a last-ditch effort to head off a spike in insurance premiums.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.—
David Cook,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a single year, he was named a first-team All-American, won the Heisman and beat his hometown team, the Miami Hurricanes, in the College Football Playoff National Championship en route to resurrecting Indiana’s football program.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Eget is known for cultivating comedic talent and revitalizing comedy venues.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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For many, including DeGrange, the watershed center is important to revitalizing the bucolic town, which has witnessed the closures of a restaurant and cafe that were previously nerve centers for the community.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Rejuvenating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenating. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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