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 Many of these procedures are referred to as vaginal rejuvenation or vaginal restoration. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 Despite these challenges, cellular reprogramming represents the most compelling route yet toward genuine rejuvenation, rather than merely slowing decline. — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 That sounded more like punishment than rest and rejuvenation. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Together, the two surgeons cover a wide range of care, from facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty to migraine surgery and Lipedema treatment, all under one roof. — Matt Emma, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenation
  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
  • Under the contract, Tiebreaker will offer per-show payments to Forest Hills Gardens Corporation starting at $15,500 and reaching $18,000 during the three-year final renewal term.
    — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisers can now apply for an annual permit that costs $400 initially, with annual renewals costing $500.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of renewal

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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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