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
Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
At their best, the results can be rejuvenating, if a smidge too eager to rehash what has already worked.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Sleep coaches, the hot new experts in wellness, promise a night of deep, rejuvenating ZZZs.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Book a destressing deep tissue massage, a rejuvenating facial, or a relaxing aromatic bath salt soak, then chill in the relaxation lounge, complete with bay views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Would the pending free agent have left RCR for a different opportunity in hopes of rejuvenating his career with one last push?
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Walking Beverly Hills — past the hedge walls and the bougainvillea spilling over limestone gates, through the surprisingly serene retail streets beyond the crush of Rodeo Drive — can be a rejuvenating enterprise.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
After a rejuvenating affair with buoyant co-star Albert Finney while filming Two For the Road, the Ferrers finally divorced in 1968.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
His research is showing promise in rejuvenating tissue and reversing aging in mice by refreshing their blood plasma.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 3 May 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
For a rejuvenating trip with your girlfriends, plan to relax in the resort's outdoor soaking tubs and dine on farm-fresh meals during your stay.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
At their best, the results can be rejuvenating, if a smidge too eager to rehash what has already worked.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Sleep coaches, the hot new experts in wellness, promise a night of deep, rejuvenating ZZZs.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Book a destressing deep tissue massage, a rejuvenating facial, or a relaxing aromatic bath salt soak, then chill in the relaxation lounge, complete with bay views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Would the pending free agent have left RCR for a different opportunity in hopes of rejuvenating his career with one last push?
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Walking Beverly Hills — past the hedge walls and the bougainvillea spilling over limestone gates, through the surprisingly serene retail streets beyond the crush of Rodeo Drive — can be a rejuvenating enterprise.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
After a rejuvenating affair with buoyant co-star Albert Finney while filming Two For the Road, the Ferrers finally divorced in 1968.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
His research is showing promise in rejuvenating tissue and reversing aging in mice by refreshing their blood plasma.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenating
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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That stretch represented a refreshing change for a program that had all of four winning seasons in the previous 18.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Last week, Hungary lifted its veto on beginning Ukraine’s accession process after weeks of negotiations with Kyiv on restoring minority rights for ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Connectivity As Emergency Infrastructure For Abe Diaz, Amazon’s head of disaster relief, restoring communications is a prerequisite for effective response.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Now, however, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in collaboration with the University of Padua, has taken the idea of reviving ancient history a step further—using artificial intelligence.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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On a macroeconomic scale, economists like Gabriel Zucman warn that this unprecedented consolidation of capital from the AI boom threatens democratic stability by reviving levels of extreme wealth inequality not seen since the last century.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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The way to honor that is to make your home itself feel restorative, starting at the front door.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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For people who feel overwhelmed, restorative shapes can be especially grounding.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Not because success should be redistributed equally, but because long-term prosperity depends on continuously renewing the pool of people capable of building globally dominant companies.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The boy’s family and county leaders are renewing their plea for witnesses to come forward, saying justice for a child lost to senseless street violence is long overdue.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Since then, the editing capability of CRISPR has been tested on everything from developing disease treatments to engineering drought-resistant crops to resurrecting genes of extinct species.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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In early May, Johnson visited Springfield and, seemingly out of nowhere, raised the prospect of resurrecting the lakefront stadium plan and saying Chicago’s 2024 plan never got a fair hearing in the state capitol.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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South Downtown is revitalizing Atlanta’s largest collection of historic buildings, with local partners reimagining over 50 structures across 16 acres in the city’s historic center.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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Maggie Parker launched the Community Developers Roundtable program in 2022 to help developers gain access to capital and support them in creating affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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“Rejuvenating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenating. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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