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
Eddie Howe experienced a similar predicament and challenges on the financial front, with a desire for squad rejuvenation.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For others, particularly those that retain a good chunk of gas, there's a tantalizing possibility of rejuvenation — a second act, where star formation could kick off again, albeit temporarily, leading to a temporary cessation rather than a terminal one.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
These renewal and rejuvenation toner pads help visibly smooth texture, refine pores and improve skin tone.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Usually three treatments are recommended per week for cellular rejuvenation, reduction of oxidative stress, immunity building, age-defying, and improved brain function.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For others, particularly those that retain a good chunk of gas, there's a tantalizing possibility of rejuvenation — a second act, where star formation could kick off again, albeit temporarily, leading to a temporary cessation rather than a terminal one.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
These renewal and rejuvenation toner pads help visibly smooth texture, refine pores and improve skin tone.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Usually three treatments are recommended per week for cellular rejuvenation, reduction of oxidative stress, immunity building, age-defying, and improved brain function.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenation
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After its triumphant Met première, in January of 1958, and a couple of brief revivals through 1965, the piece had decisively departed from the repertory, failing to entrench itself the way the finest operas of Benjamin Britten had done.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Held on Monday, May 18, this year’s Lincoln Center Spring Gala honored the Downeys at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, currently home to the Broadway revival of the musical Ragtime.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Except the current ’90s resurgence doesn’t feel the least bit retro.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Almost half a century later, the resurgence of the LES as an artists’ hub is being shaped by small, independent galleries; artist-run nonprofits like 99Canal and the Abrons Art Center; blue-chip galleries like Perrotin; and the East Side outposts of Chelsea galleries such as Hollis Taggart.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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Both cities have a claim on Goethe’s legacy—he was born in Frankfurt, but largely worked and eventually died in Weimar—and both cities, too, will attempt to seize upon Mann as a symbol of Germany’s postwar rebirth.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Luis, 29 and originally from Mexico, applied for his renewal in November.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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See the full list of new series orders, renewals and cancellations on THR’s network scorecard.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenation. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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