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
Dillingham’s rejuvenation requires trust from this new staff.
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Post-treatment, the rejuvenation journey isn’t over.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
If this trend continues, one geneticist predicts that humans could someday live as long as 150 years, based on growing research in biological aging and rejuvenation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
My intuition is that having a more robust scientific ecosystem, having rejuvenation and having junior scholars who will come out and bring vitality to the field is, in general, a positive thing.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Post-treatment, the rejuvenation journey isn’t over.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
If this trend continues, one geneticist predicts that humans could someday live as long as 150 years, based on growing research in biological aging and rejuvenation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
My intuition is that having a more robust scientific ecosystem, having rejuvenation and having junior scholars who will come out and bring vitality to the field is, in general, a positive thing.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenation
Noun
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The major obstacle facing a coal revival is the price of competing energy sources, especially natural gas.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Geologists used temperature sensors in the geyser’s runoff channels to monitor these bursts, noting that the current pattern is similar to that observed during the geyser’s 2017 revival.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Lebanese health ministry said the death toll has risen to 123 since the resurgence of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which struck Israel in the opening days of the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters The war in Iran has caused oil prices to spike, prompting concerns about a resurgence of inflation.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Struggles and hope for rebirth The loss of the beloved totem pole outside the Weed supermarket comes amid a tough stretch for Weed, which is still recovering from a deadly 2022 fire that destroyed scores of homes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Also being feted in Thessaloniki will be pioneering Greek filmmaker Vouvoula Skoura, who will be celebrated with a showcase of 20 of her films, and iconic film producer Yorgos Papalios, whose name has become synonymous with the rebirth of Greek cinema rebirth.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a metaphorical sense, spring symbolizes renewal, growth and fresh beginnings.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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With the renewal secured, viewers can look forward to more high-stakes deals, intense rivalries, complicated relationships that have made the show such a standout.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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