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 Looking after the ocean is key, and the resort takes part in a coral regeneration program and works with local marine charities including The Manta Trust and Manta Matcher. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Enzymatic polyester recycling and molecular regeneration each carry two, while cellulosic regeneration and sorting and preprocessing carry three. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 For example, my lab explores how nerves control regeneration and how injuries turn on genes needed for regeneration. — Junsu Kang, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 The yacht is equipped with a large battery and an energy regeneration system, enabling silent, emissions-free operation. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. renewal
Noun
  • With the news that Girls is returning to HBO for a five-episode revival series, Glee is the second touchstone show from the 2010s to announce a revival in as many weeks.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to social media, the market is witnessing an unprecedented revival.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • Cook’s resurgence since leaving TCU feels like a storyline out of a movie.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What to make of Comedy Central’s recent resurgence, with the dawn of the Skydance era, remains to be seen.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurgence
Noun
  • And now that date represents another birthday of sorts, a rebirth.
    — LaShae D. Rolle, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Prime Minister’s office has been held by Israelis of Eastern European descent (Ashkenazi) since the rebirth of the Jewish state in 1948.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebirth
Noun
  • The Dolphins mailed renewals to season ticket holders this week.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • DeKalb resident Faye Garrett supports the E-SPLOST renewal but would like to see more transparency from the district.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of renewal

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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