regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 
ˌrē-
1
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
2
: spiritual renewal or revival
3
: renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process
4
: utilization by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost
Examples of regeneration in a Sentence
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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Eggs first became associated with Easter because early Christians in Mesopotamia considered eggs a symbol of rebirth and resurrection, an idea in line with many other cultures that saw them as an ancient symbol of fertility, regeneration or new life.
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
But this structure went up in a public park in the heart of Paris, not on the decaying waterfront of a former industrial city seeking regeneration.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The luxurious Insolent Youth Serum works by deeply hydrating, smoothing fine lines, boosting skin regeneration and fighting signs of aging.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
But this structure went up in a public park in the heart of Paris, not on the decaying waterfront of a former industrial city seeking regeneration.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The luxurious Insolent Youth Serum works by deeply hydrating, smoothing fine lines, boosting skin regeneration and fighting signs of aging.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regeneration. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən
ˌrē-
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
Medical Definition
regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən, ˌrē-
1
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
2
: the renewal, regrowth, or restoration of a body or a bodily part, tissue, or substance after injury or as a normal bodily process
continual regeneration of epithelial cells
regeneration of the uterine lining
compare regulation sense 2a
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