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
Both death and rejuvenation color the lives of these nomadic creatures, just as death and rejuvenation come to bear on modern-day characters played by Rashida Jones and Daveed Diggs.
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Part of the rejuvenation plan involves carving Chow’s 7,258-square-foot infrastructure into fresh possibilities.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
There are several pruning techniques, and rejuvenation pruning is not the right one for every kind of shrub.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Gentle rejuvenation is also important, including retinoids and peptides to support collagen and elasticity.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Part of the rejuvenation plan involves carving Chow’s 7,258-square-foot infrastructure into fresh possibilities.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
There are several pruning techniques, and rejuvenation pruning is not the right one for every kind of shrub.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Gentle rejuvenation is also important, including retinoids and peptides to support collagen and elasticity.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rejuvenation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenation
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Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s new mayor, in November voiced his opposition to easing short-term rental restrictions, siding with union workers and suggesting any revival of Airbnb’s fight in the city in the new year could be met with similar resistance.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The series aired from 2004 to 2010 on ABC (all seven original seasons are streaming now), with brief revivals in 2013 and 2019, plus the spinoff Celebrity Wife Swap from 2012 to 2015.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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Deftones deserve to win for a great album and multimedia resurgence.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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What appear to be the beginnings of a Midwestern resurgence gives Illinois a chance to reset and get in the game along with our neighboring states.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Noisy Creek is assuming the Reader’s debt and investing in its rebirth as a hybrid for-profit monthly publication supported by the new owner’s nonprofit arm, the Fund for Alternative Journalism.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the right circumstances, failure can bring about opportunity — for rebirth and reinvention — in pro sports.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Men 50+ supplement taps saw palmetto, spermidine, moldavian dragonhead and tributyrin, aiming to boost collagen renewal, cellular health and stress defense.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Presented as a doctrine of national renewal, the strategy invokes the language of strength, sovereignty, and restoration.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenation. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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