REJUVENESCENCE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rejuvenescence

noun

ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sən(t)s

Definition of rejuvenescence

as in revival

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the newly discovered oil deposits have led to a rejuvenescence of the nation's economy

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Noun

Absent from our 2026 music festival bingo card was a revival (of sorts) of the defunct El Dorado County fave Hangtown Music Festival, Lazarus’ing this year as the Hangtime Music Festival.

— Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
For whisky lovers, head to the Port of Leith Distillery for a glimpse into Edinburgh’s whisky revival.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

The rebirth of the Durutti Column suggests Reilly’s catastrophic imagination is just as potent as his world-building one.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
An early chapter delves into how the movements of Pluto are connected, along with its representation of fate and impact as the astrological planet of birth, death and rebirth.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

Moments of restoration continue at the resort’s spa, where treatments are rooted in relaxation, renewal and self-care.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
With the feds having signed off, the thinking around CBS was that the sports division could get back to working to hash out a renewal with the NFL.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of renewal

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