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
The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.
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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
According to experts, protein is essential for tissue repair, skin benefits, healthy aging, hormone balance, muscle regeneration, and staying full for longer.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The health innovation agency’s first program, announced in 2023, funds research on tissue regeneration therapies to treat osteoarthritis.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This lightweight oil leans on calendula to soothe irritation, sweet almond oil to deliver vitamin E-rich hydration that supports skin regeneration, and grapefruit oil for antioxidant benefits and a soft, citrusy scent.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
According to experts, protein is essential for tissue repair, skin benefits, healthy aging, hormone balance, muscle regeneration, and staying full for longer.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The health innovation agency’s first program, announced in 2023, funds research on tissue regeneration therapies to treat osteoarthritis.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This lightweight oil leans on calendula to soothe irritation, sweet almond oil to deliver vitamin E-rich hydration that supports skin regeneration, and grapefruit oil for antioxidant benefits and a soft, citrusy scent.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
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Years later, when he was recruited by Mike Nesmith in 2017 to join the revival of the Monkees singer-songwriter’s country-rock group the First National Band, Finney stepped up to replace founding member Red Rhodes, who died in 1995.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hudson joins the team of the revival after winning an Academy Award for her role as Effie White in the 2006 film adaptation of Dreamgirls.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Its resurgence has raised concerns among minorities and women workers who fear a potential curtailment of women’s rights if conservative elements gain influence.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another of the old guard enjoying a comeback is Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party, which is making a resurgence after years of suppression under Hasina.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hyacinths represent peace and rebirth during Easter and come in white, pink, red, blue, purple (associated with Lent) and yellow.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2022 the most excellent Michael Dirda, on the occasion—sigh—of Book World’s all-too-short rebirth, wrote an affectionate and informative inside history of the supplement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The infrastructure replacement and renewal of a 42-inch water main in that area is expected to continue for several months, with road restoration scheduled for June.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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By all accounts, the renewal of the Pakistan Accord is a good thing.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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