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 The end of gerontocracy depends on making retirement great as a necessary part of an intentional social project of rejuvenation. Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 The potential advantages of a deep plane facelift include a more natural-looking rejuvenation with presumptive better improvement of the mid-face and nasolabial folds (the lines between the nose and mouth). Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 Be sure to stop by the inhalation salt chamber that accelerates skin cell rejuvenation, reduces stress, and promotes better sleep. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 For many, The Sanderling, located on Currituck Sound, is the epitome of rejuvenation, providing a private coastal oasis that immediately delivers the daily grind mentality into a coastal state of mind. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenation
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Noun
  • The event felt less like a corporate meeting than like a weekly revival—part standup set, part science fair, part sermon, all of it fuelled by keg beer.
    Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • The spectacle is also fueling a cultural revival for classic literature in a way that academics have rarely seen before.
    Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026
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  • This performance, alongside a resurgence in casual dining, suggests a significant consumer shift towards prioritizing valuable experiences.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Spurred in part by Snyder’s research, the Trittons’ story has seen a resurgence in recent years.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Oddly, the fire ushered in a new era for Dan Tana’s — a rebirth, even.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • In January, the long-lasting carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) and the delicate, early-blooming snowdrop (Galanthus) symbolize admiration and rebirth.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
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  • The Trust instead signed a 10-year lease, overwhelmingly approved by Miami voters in a referendum, with options for renewal.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • That information includes the types of services covered by the renewal, the frequency and cost of renewing the service, and clear instructions on how to cancel the subscription or membership.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenation. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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