Definition of rejuvenationnext
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity Hollywood was seeing the rejuvenation of kung fu movies

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Recent Examples of rejuvenation It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 Altos Labs, one of the highest-profile bets on cell rejuvenation, launched with $3 billion in funding in 2022 and reportedly counts Amazon founder and the world’s fourth-wealthiest person Jeff Bezos as an early backer. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026 Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026 Not only did Ratboys never contemplate breaking up, but the period in which bands with day jobs typically do so—10 to 12 years after forming—was actually a window of rejuvenation. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenation
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Noun
  • Some historians say Zappas petitioned Greece's King Otto for a revival of the games in 1856 and offered to pay for them.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Perhaps that’s why the revival, airing on ABC, feels so off.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Its resurgence has raised concerns among minorities and women workers who fear a potential curtailment of women’s rights if conservative elements gain influence.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Another of the old guard enjoying a comeback is Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party, which is making a resurgence after years of suppression under Hasina.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • But as Kaufman and his collaborators saw with the sledgehammer, the musical rebirth was just one part of his recovery.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Today’s Solar Eclipse brings renewal to your 8th House of Shared Resources, highlighting trust and the power of candid conversations about vulnerability.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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