rejuvenation

noun

re·​ju·​ve·​na·​tion ri-ˌjü-və-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce rejuvenation (audio)
ˌrē-
plural rejuvenations
: the action of rejuvenating or the state of being rejuvenated : restoration of youthful vigor
I remind myself that it is hope for rejuvenation of body and spirit after the rigors of the holidays that has brought me to the brink …Jeff Phillips
Europeans insist that their nations are not "immigration" countries, as is the United States, which by … tradition views immigrants as a source of cultural richness and economic rejuvenation.Judith Miller
rejuvenation of streams
… formed his ideas and planned his schemes for the rejuvenation of the drama …Arnold Bennett
… poured half a billion dollars into Italy's post-war rejuvenationArthur Vandenberg

Examples of rejuvenation in a Sentence

Hollywood was seeing the rejuvenation of kung fu movies
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Activities such as yoga, guided meditation and time in nature provide physical and mental rejuvenation. Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025 Because they are derived from human cells, exosomes blend seamlessly with our body’s systems, offering a natural and highly effective way to promote healing and rejuvenation at a cellular level. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025 Haas will aim to continue its rejuvenation after its longtime team principal, Günther Steiner, left before the start of last season. Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025 In 2025, Rome will be celebrating a Jubilee Year, considered to be an optimal time to make a pilgrimage of faith, reflection and spiritual rejuvenation. Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rejuvenation 

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rejuvenation was in 1746

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“Rejuvenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejuvenation. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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