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
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
How water heals Going to the beach or for a dip in the ocean can feel rejuvenating.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 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
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
How water heals Going to the beach or for a dip in the ocean can feel rejuvenating.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenating
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For anyone who loves the look of heels but hates the discomfort that usually comes with them, these Vivaia mid-heels offer a refreshing alternative.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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How refreshing to have a MAGA insider repudiate the lies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has reclaimed 450 acres of ancestral land in Butte County, marking one of the tribe’s largest land returns and a major step in restoring its historic land base.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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HexemBio is focused on restoring the regenerative capacity of blood stem cells.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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By many accounts, reviving Barneys New York requires a merchant leader who can do justice to the legacy; building a talented creative team, and specifically on Madison Avenue, the willingness to meet the high costs of a luxury retail start-up.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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But the rupiah’s latest slide is reviving memories the market would rather forget.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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That combination — sustained daily movement, fresh air, scenic landscapes and the social warmth of small inns — is a big part of why walking holidays appeal to couples, friend groups and solo travelers looking for something more restorative than a standard vacation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Night sweats, shifting hormones and the sheer volume of responsibilities can rob women of the deep, restorative rest their bodies need to function, recover and stay well.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
Verb
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His designer drew inspiration from the 19th century residence, recreating its round turret and green trim.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Dawn Kish, a former Grand Canyon river guide and current documentarian of reemerging Glen Canyon, has spent hundreds of hours exploring the canyons and recreating photos taken before the dam gates closed.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Officials are opting to negotiate a new deal with the utility company rather than automatically renewing the existing one, wrote Veronica McBeth, the city's director of transportation.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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All the more reason to shop around before renewing your policy, said Daniel Bortz, personal finance editor at AARP.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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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Rather, the facts ground the fiction, the fiction enlivens the facts, and both work together to suggest that the pursuit of resurrecting the past and the pursuit of telling a good story can, in some cases, be one and the same.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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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Jamieson Greer on Sunday, the two lawmakers said the port docking fees and restrictions were critical to revitalizing American shipbuilding.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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