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
Working toward regeneration All the CAR-T trials for MS are in extremely early stages.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
For over 3,000 years, the egg has been celebrated as a symbol of fertility and associated with the regeneration of our earth each spring.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
It was selected for planting because of the sparse natural regeneration.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In January 2025 the Duseks’ new lodge, Few & Far Luvhondo, opened among the Soutpansberg Mountains in the Limpopo province of South Africa, with regeneration at its core.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
For over 3,000 years, the egg has been celebrated as a symbol of fertility and associated with the regeneration of our earth each spring.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
It was selected for planting because of the sparse natural regeneration.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In January 2025 the Duseks’ new lodge, Few & Far Luvhondo, opened among the Soutpansberg Mountains in the Limpopo province of South Africa, with regeneration at its core.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
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Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theater award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off Broadway – were announced today by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén, both currently appearing in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The limited, four-episode revival series reunites Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield, and Emy Coligado.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Since 2016, the cacao industry in Puerto Rico has experienced a massive resurgence with production growing by more than 3,400%, according to data from Chocolate Cortés.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Inside Grapevine Faith’s resurgence After missing the playoff in 2025, the Lions are 15-3-1 and have a 4-0 record in TAPPS District 1 Division II.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ghotmeh’s Stone Garden in Beirut expresses the feeling of a city familiar with the violence of demolition and the excitement of rebirth.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even in smokedope’s world, where cloud rap’s misty run continued long after 2016, the end of THE COMEDOWN signals a rebirth akin to Lean’s after Warlord—an end to the endless party, a chance for new beginnings.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their transformation through pickling—turning a simple, earthy root into a tangy, vibrant dish—was often seen as a metaphor for renewal and the endurance of the Jewish people through adversity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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