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 My skin was dry, sensitive to the sun, and in need of rejuvenation. Essence, 26 Aug. 2025 Old mice exposed to juvenile circulation exhibited signs of tissue rejuvenation. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2025 These proteins could be explored for topical or injectable anti-aging skin treatments, or as biomarkers for skin aging or rejuvenation. New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025 For investors bullish on startups, last week was a rejuvenation after a sluggish stretch in the IPO market. Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenation
Noun
  • But Everton’s arrival in an area blighted by the decline of those same docks has brought genuine hope of a spectacular revival.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This undermines claims of a manufacturing revival.
    Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The numbers tell a compelling story of European resurgence that few predicted at the year's start.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Much of how the show subverts expectation is through its cast — Will Lipton, Zendé Murdock, Axel Ellis, Jesse Golliher, and Jeremy Yun — a group of twenty-somethings hailing from across the country who, since their casting, have become a real band amid an industry rock resurgence.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • If season 9 was about survival, season 10 feels like rebirth.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Emily has previously discussed how the entire experience shaped her life and reflected on how her daughter's birth was a rebirth for her, as well.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Many observers felt the team struggled following Toni Kroos’ retirement last summer, and now Luka Modric has also moved on (to join Milan on a free transfer) after he was not offered a contract renewal.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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