rejuvenation

noun

ri-ˌjü-və-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce rejuvenation (audio)
Definition of rejuvenationnext
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 Over the last few years, millions of dollars have been poured into the rejuvenation of Atlanta’s South Downtown area. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026 The near-term wave is likely to arrive in drugstore and department-store aisles as leave-on serums and creams focused on hydration, rejuvenation and healing. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenation
  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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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenation. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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