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
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
Where things get tricky is the ingredient sourcing—for example, human growth factors are found in some of these rejuvenating serums.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 17 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
From soothing massages to rejuvenating treatments, this gift is pure relaxation.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
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
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
Where things get tricky is the ingredient sourcing—for example, human growth factors are found in some of these rejuvenating serums.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 17 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
From soothing massages to rejuvenating treatments, this gift is pure relaxation.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenating
Adjective
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Yeti’s Daytrip Lunch Bag has plenty of storage for snacks and bottled or canned beverages, to provide a refreshing option at the end of a hot hike.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dinner is a playground of refreshing charm and joyful abandon; expect fresh takes like cavatelli with pepperoni butter or spaghetti alla chitarra with crab and tomato gravy.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump cut federal ties with the firm before Karp cut a deal with the White House, restoring the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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But if the state Senate fails to act in the service of saving the waning hope of restoring democracy in this country, then Maryland and all our residents will bear some responsibility for the consequences.—
Sherrilyn Ifill,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since last fall, Nike has beefed up its boot offerings by reviving both the Air Max Goadome and Bolotoro silhouettes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company which makes Regal Ware cookware is reviving the name of its manufacturing operation –reflecting its Wisconsin roots.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Cancer moon invites you to sink into restorative downtime to recharge your batteries.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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The passionate youthfulness here and the spa’s holistic, restorative aura might seem like odd bedfellows, but the chemistry between the two enriches rather than contradicts the overall vibe of cool, refined, New York-ness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The images accompanying this story show protesters recreating the act at demonstrations outside Iran, not the woman featured in the original viral video.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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State spending has continued to rise since Covid, renewing the need for revenue.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Things took a turn for the worse two years ago when a door plug blew off an Alaska Air 737 Max shortly after take-off, renewing questions about the safety of its manufacturing and put federal restrictions on the pace of production.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal are resurrecting their friendship nearly 20 years after starring together in The Dark Knight.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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Looking back on the second season now, what was the biggest challenge in resurrecting this story after a decade?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Crystal International Group has outlined its environmental goals in its Sustainability Vision 2030, which includes three categories—regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Rejuvenating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenating. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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