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rejuvenescent

adjective

Definition of rejuvenescentnext
as in refreshing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenescent
  1. refreshing
  2. remedial
  3. rehabilitative
  4. curative
  5. rejuvenating
  6. corrective
  7. healthy
  8. healthful
Adjective
  • Since watermelon is a summer staple, consider making a refreshing watermelon rind gazpacho for your next backyard gathering.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That led to a refreshing summer of debating offseason moves without fans questioning the franchise’s overall direction.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Adjective
  • Public agencies can buy from or encourage corporate procurers to buy from those AI providers that have complied with remedial measures or provided access to evaluators.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Travolta had his breakout role on Welcome Back, Kotter, playing remedial student, heartthrob, and unofficial Sweathogs leader Vinnie Barbarino.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of remedial
Adjective
  • Nursing homes or skilled nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care for long-term or rehabilitative stays for people who need the highest level of medical care a person can receive without going to a hospital.
    — Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Trump’s order calls for veterans from around the country to come for rehabilitative services.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of rehabilitative
Adjective
  • For some patients, a single treatment can produce a durable or potentially curative response, reducing the need for years of ongoing therapy and the associated burden, side effects and cost.
    — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hospice offers terminal patients an alternative to the chaotic, clinical environment of a hospital; the emphasis is on dignity and comfort rather than on curative treatment.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of curative
Adjective
  • Each pack comes with six pairs of patches, and the cooling sensation would feel even more rejuvenating if kept in the refrigerator.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Definition of rejuvenating
Adjective
  • The whole film feels like a communion, or maybe a long conversation about movies among friends and colleagues — a place to think and respond at length, a corrective to the world of social media.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Successful compensation architects know how to spot these warning signs and take swift corrective action when needed.
    — Matt Bartels, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of corrective
Adjective
  • That breadth matters because a healthy theater community needs places where smaller companies don’t carry the price or expectations of Broadway shows.
    — Brian Beirne, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers believe this national longevity is likely linked to low rates of obesity, healthy diets, widespread health screenings and affordable health care, which lead to lower mortality rates from heart disease and cancer.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of healthy
Adjective
  • This is not a medical spa and therefore there is no nutrition concept, but healthful snacks like fruit grown on property and nuts are available in the changing spaces, hydrotherapy zone and the relaxation rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As more people choose to stay in their homes longer, homeowners are looking for ways to create spaces that support and enhance healthful living with longevity in mind.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of healthful
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“Rejuvenescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenescent. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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