regeneration

noun

ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce regeneration (audio)
Definition of regenerationnext
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the regeneration of knitting and crocheting is in full bloom, with Hollywood stars admitting they knit and crochet on movie sets

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Recent Examples of regeneration Manchester United has confirmed plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium as part of a wider regeneration project around the local wharfside. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Bennet starred in a large ensemble cast as a high school cheerleader with powers of spontaneous regeneration. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 And the project was actually looking at regeneration in crayfish. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 On matchdays, supporters are funnelled away from it — directed along longer routes, past new apartment blocks from the post-Olympic regeneration. — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. renewal
Noun
  • Wowed Out arrives somewhat out of nowhere, following a 2020s thus far spent with the revival of My Morning Jacket after the band nearly collapsed in on itself amid the grueling tours following 2015’s The Waterfall.
    — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Local leaders hail the makeover as a turning point for storm-scarred New Orleans, reclaiming a blighted safety-net icon to drive medical innovation and economic revival across the Gulf South.
    — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of revival
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  • Syria’s leaders are now positioning the country to benefit from a resurgence of regional turmoil.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Styles embraced the boat shoe resurgence for the second day in a row with Prada’s Shuffle antiqued leather lace shoes, a slim, dark brown leather style with an almond toe, minimalist leather lacing and a vintage finish.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurgence
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  • Once a backdrop for harrowing rescues during Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ long-shuttered Charity Hospital is poised for rebirth as Louisiana marks the storm’s 21st anniversary.
    — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, critics question whether the project can catalyze the rebirth of Argentina, once one of the world’s richest countries.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebirth
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  • In late April, Carr directed the FCC Media Bureau to force ABC to apply for renewal of their licenses early.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Many Indian and Nepali restaurants were reportedly forced to close after their owners — most of whom came from their native countries to seek business opportunities in Japan — said their visa renewals had been rejected.
    — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of renewal

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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