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
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
After successfully making it past the beam and tossing a sandbag onto a tower before everyone else, Lambert won individual immunity and a major reward — a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Sanctuary with food, drinks and letters from home.
—Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Few things are as rejuvenating as a walk through a quiet glade of trees.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Laura’s a boomer succubi rejuvenating herself with Cherry’s millennial blood.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Villeda is hopeful that targeting FTL1 could spark a new wave of brain-rejuvenating therapies.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
The spa here takes wellness seriously—this is a full-service sanctuary offering everything from therapeutic massages and rejuvenating facials to luxurious body wraps.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Kateka, South Africa At Kateka, a rejuvenating safari lodge in South Africa’s Klaserie Conservancy, wellness is rooted in nature's five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space.
—Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
For those who seek a rejuvenating getaway in the Sunshine State, Forbes Travel Guide recently released a list of five must-try Florida hotel spas—including Palm Beach, Miami and Tampa.
—Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Few Korean moisturizers rival Sulwhasoo's, this one powered by the rejuvenating benefits of ginseng.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
After successfully making it past the beam and tossing a sandbag onto a tower before everyone else, Lambert won individual immunity and a major reward — a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Sanctuary with food, drinks and letters from home.
—Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Few things are as rejuvenating as a walk through a quiet glade of trees.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Laura’s a boomer succubi rejuvenating herself with Cherry’s millennial blood.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Villeda is hopeful that targeting FTL1 could spark a new wave of brain-rejuvenating therapies.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
The spa here takes wellness seriously—this is a full-service sanctuary offering everything from therapeutic massages and rejuvenating facials to luxurious body wraps.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Kateka, South Africa At Kateka, a rejuvenating safari lodge in South Africa’s Klaserie Conservancy, wellness is rooted in nature's five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space.
—Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
For those who seek a rejuvenating getaway in the Sunshine State, Forbes Travel Guide recently released a list of five must-try Florida hotel spas—including Palm Beach, Miami and Tampa.
—Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenating
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Elsewhere in Los Angeles is Taylor, the band’s backing vocalist, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist, whose steady zeal over the phone is refreshing.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its lightweight gel texture delivers a deep, refreshing clean—ideal for jumpstarting your morning routine or resetting after a long day.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a recent demonstration shared online, Nick Wray used the arm to pick up a cup and drink from it, marking a significant step toward restoring autonomy for people with severe mobility impairments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war is only the beginning, for lasting peace requires rebuilding trust, restoring dignity, and renewing our commitment to one another.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Born Again debuted in March of this year on Disney+, reviving characters and story from Netflix's original Daredevil, which ran for three seasons from 2015-2018.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Republicans remain adamant that any action on, and the details of, reviving the subsidies would have to wait until the government reopens.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here, breakfast baskets are delivered directly to guests' doorsteps, and the freestanding dry saunas offer a restorative retreat after a day outdoors.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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One such need is nourishing, restorative meals that postpartum moms don’t have to prepare themselves—meals that, in another time or place, might have been provided by their community.—
Erin Bunch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Roelofs, who published her findings in a paper in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, has now proved this by recreating the gully formation process in a laboratory setting.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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From 10,000 fans packing Town Square for homecoming rallies to alumni recreating Carroll’s original championship sign, the city’s investment runs deep.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At issue is a disagreement over the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which Republicans seek to separate from negotiations while Democrats insist on renewing them before reaching any funding deal.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Howard Stern continues to speak with SiriusXM about renewing his contract.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Director Lear deBessonet has chosen wisely in the first production of her inaugural season as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater, resurrecting the grand, however imperfect musical Ragtime, first staged on Broadway in a bloated 1998 production.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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While the former thrived during lockdown, the latter had difficulty adapting with movie theaters still looking for ways to draw an audience and resurrecting the blockbusting days of the past.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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She’s tasked with revitalizing a network that has undergone numerous leadership changes and reshuffling over the last decade.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The group is also in the earlier stages of revitalizing two key locations starting with the historic Hotel Regina Olga in Cernobbio.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Rejuvenating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenating. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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