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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Due to its dual-use platform, the same regeneration process can support defense programs in addition to commercial aviation, wind energy and high-performance automotive applications.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The brainchild of native son and tech mogul Jan Schoch, the 30-room Huus Quell (from $550 a night) aims to be a beacon for longevity seekers with its signature L3 Long–Lasting Lifestyle Circle designed to promote cellular regeneration.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The service module is an expendable part of the Orion space ship that provides propulsion, electricity and atmosphere regeneration during the trip to the moon and back.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Wellness, for me, is all about regeneration; Translated into beauty, this means taking breaks between braids and deepening my beauty sleep.
—Akili King, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The brainchild of native son and tech mogul Jan Schoch, the 30-room Huus Quell (from $550 a night) aims to be a beacon for longevity seekers with its signature L3 Long–Lasting Lifestyle Circle designed to promote cellular regeneration.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The service module is an expendable part of the Orion space ship that provides propulsion, electricity and atmosphere regeneration during the trip to the moon and back.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Wellness, for me, is all about regeneration; Translated into beauty, this means taking breaks between braids and deepening my beauty sleep.
—Akili King, Essence, 15 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 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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