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How does the verb rejuvenate differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of rejuvenate are refresh, renew, renovate, and restore. While all these words mean "to make like new," rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.

the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

When might refresh be a better fit than rejuvenate?

The words refresh and rejuvenate can be used in similar contexts, but refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.

a refreshing drink

In what contexts can renew take the place of rejuvenate?

The synonyms renew and rejuvenate are sometimes interchangeable, but renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.

efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle

Where would renovate be a reasonable alternative to rejuvenate?

Although the words renovate and rejuvenate have much in common, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.

the apartment has been entirely renovated

When could restore be used to replace rejuvenate?

While in some cases nearly identical to rejuvenate, restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.

restored a fine piece of furniture

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rejuvenate Come morning, my skin looks dewy, fresh and rejuvenated, which is always a must for my dry and sensitive skin. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025 Alongside rosemary, this duo serves up notes of mandarin, jasmine, and cedar, delivering a relaxing, rejuvenating shower experience that cleans your hair and calms your body. Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025 Specifically, there is neuroscience biohacking billed to enhance cognitive fitness, the reduction of inflammation markers and free radicals, as well as anti-inflammatory nutrition said to rejuvenate biological age. Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 While the idea is to have fun, an overpacked to-do list can leave you and your children feeling more exhausted than rejuvenated. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenate
Verb
  • By contrast, Renault shares slumped as it is not yet known who will succeed De Meo, who has been credited for restoring the success at the French automotive retailer and almost doubling the value of shares in Renault.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • President Trump has received pushback from several Democrat lawmakers after deploying 700 U.S. Marines to assist the police and National Guard in restoring the peace in Los Angeles.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Verb
  • In recent years, critics like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have revived the concept of reverse discrimination.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 6 June 2025
  • Her outfit not only revived a late ’90s Mugler design, but the little black dress also nodded to an ongoing trend of creative takes on the wardrobe staple.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • Participants are assigned real projects, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and are offered training to refresh technical and soft skills.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • While sports bars have a mixed track record of late—Hooters filed for bankruptcy two months ago—investors have started showing heightened interest in refreshing the concept.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • In later years, Crawford resurrected his legal career, as a dedicated Indianapolis defense attorney.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
  • Now Orozco resurrects one of the archaic and at the same time transhistorical models and actually functioning structures that had always fused function, use value, and immaterial spirituality: the architectural typology of the bridge.
    Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Verb
  • The president made a series of phone calls Friday to U.S. television news anchors to renew his calls on Iran to curb its nuclear program.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
  • But efforts to renew that venture and bring the show to the Paramount+ streaming service have hit a major snag, according to three people familiar with the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025

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“Rejuvenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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