REJUVENATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rejuvenation

noun

ri-ˌjü-və-ˈnā-shən

Definition of rejuvenation

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 That rejuvenation could have happened with the Dodgers, of course. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The party has proved as malleable to religion as to capitalism, spending billions on the rejuvenation of Buddhist shrines from Sri Lanka to Nepal. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 If successful, the experimental therapy could deliver an immune rejuvenation breakthrough – one that bolsters the immune system rather than targeting a specific pathogen or disease. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenation

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Noun

The revival serves as a continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired for four seasons from 2007 to 2012.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Now, New Radicals have had yet another revival, this time by their own hand.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

Knizner could provide valuable depth for their stretch run, given his recent offensive resurgence and the Yankees' clear need.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Furniture from the 1960s and ‘70s fell out of favor during the 1980s before experiencing a resurgence in the 1990s, Hirsch explains.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Sure, Tony goes through yet another rebirth cycle, (as does every hero in their origin story film), but the film’s cheekiness makes that trope feel fresh and fun once again.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Tending to a garden takes resilience and consistency — both of which Young The Giant demonstrates through an era of rebirth and pushes listeners to practice.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

Procurement frameworks specify exit rights at every renewal, termination for deprecation, and price locks running no longer than twelve months.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
According to the announcement, the semi-acoustic record draws inspiration from reflective touchstones in Young’s catalog such as Comes a Time and Prairie Wind, with lyrics that grapple with memory, mortality and renewal.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

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