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
Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The Wirtz and Reinsdorf families, owners together of the United Center and of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls, respectively, envision the 55-acre development as a catalyst for rejuvenating the West Side.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
When Iger returned to the company in 2022, rejuvenating the company’s studios was his top priority.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
That means not just rebuilding the continent’s military independence but rejuvenating its sinews of industrial capacity and, even harder, the common purpose underpinning them.
—Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
All those will figure prominently in rejuvenating a passing game that slipped to 44th nationally after two seasons at 14th and 17th with Quinn Ewers.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026
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
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
Additional studies into a mother’s reverse aging processes have suggested that the fetus may have a rejuvenating effect on the mother.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The Wirtz and Reinsdorf families, owners together of the United Center and of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls, respectively, envision the 55-acre development as a catalyst for rejuvenating the West Side.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
When Iger returned to the company in 2022, rejuvenating the company’s studios was his top priority.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
That means not just rebuilding the continent’s military independence but rejuvenating its sinews of industrial capacity and, even harder, the common purpose underpinning them.
—Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
All those will figure prominently in rejuvenating a passing game that slipped to 44th nationally after two seasons at 14th and 17th with Quinn Ewers.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenating
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Heineken House The incomparable sips and sounds are returning to the festival scene with Heineken House, where refreshing beverages and great music collide!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many people in Cambodia have dedicated their careers to protecting and restoring these essential plants.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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The civil action demands a jury trial and for Norfleet to be reinstated as a lieutenant with the fire department, restoring his pension and other benefits.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The failure is its own, and painting this as the creative team not delivering, and alienating Gellar in the process, only makes reviving the franchise that much harder.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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An agenda item on the County Commission’s next meeting calls for a study on the costs and benefits of reviving Broward County Fire Rescue, which merged with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in 2003.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Monarch's spa also focuses on restorative wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Homeowners and buyers are looking for quiet, restorative corners and cozy reading nooks (there's a 46% increase in interest for that on Zillow) that bare and open McMansions just can't provide.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
31 Mar. 2026
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To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Maybe recreating the moment with him as a joke in practice.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Either way, with the moon renewing itself here on April 17, a fresh start arrives regarding your mindset and communication style.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Americans need rebalancing — without resurrecting government bullying or Hollywood propagandizing.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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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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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Answering a question about revitalizing the urban core, the mayor said Sacramento must diversify its downtown assets.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Rejuvenating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenating. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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