as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
after a rejuvenating vacation, I was once again ready to slay dragons, or whatever else might spring up at the office
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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the shower rejuvenated me after a long day of cleaning out the garage
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as in reviving
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
that rock star has rejuvenated '80s fashion for a whole new generation
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Recent Examples of rejuvenating
Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The Wirtz and Reinsdorf families, owners together of the United Center and of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls, respectively, envision the 55-acre development as a catalyst for rejuvenating the West Side.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
When Iger returned to the company in 2022, rejuvenating the company’s studios was his top priority.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
That means not just rebuilding the continent’s military independence but rejuvenating its sinews of industrial capacity and, even harder, the common purpose underpinning them.
—Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Alpert likes to match her bedding mood to seasons and uses the rejuvenating sage gingham during the spring months.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The seven measures approved Wednesday are just the first step toward rejuvenating local production, which is still down significantly over five-year averages.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Kylie Jenner have all jumped on board, extolling its rejuvenating benefits.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Each pack comes with six pairs of patches, and the cooling sensation would feel even more rejuvenating if kept in the refrigerator.
—Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
Additional studies into a mother’s reverse aging processes have suggested that the fetus may have a rejuvenating effect on the mother.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The Wirtz and Reinsdorf families, owners together of the United Center and of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls, respectively, envision the 55-acre development as a catalyst for rejuvenating the West Side.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
When Iger returned to the company in 2022, rejuvenating the company’s studios was his top priority.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
That means not just rebuilding the continent’s military independence but rejuvenating its sinews of industrial capacity and, even harder, the common purpose underpinning them.
—Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Alpert likes to match her bedding mood to seasons and uses the rejuvenating sage gingham during the spring months.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The seven measures approved Wednesday are just the first step toward rejuvenating local production, which is still down significantly over five-year averages.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Kylie Jenner have all jumped on board, extolling its rejuvenating benefits.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenating
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The mint julep is simple, refreshing, and perfect for bourbon cocktail lovers.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Missile stocks can be burned down quickly in a high-end campaign, and restoring them remains a significant industrial challenge.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several organizations said during a Capitol Hill briefing last week that reviving the Congressional Nigeria Caucus — which went dormant several years ago — was their primary legislative goal.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Love guested on Corgan’s podcast, The Magnificent Others, and reviving Woodstock ’94–era beef seemed as good a thing to talk about as that Hole reunion Love keeps edging us with.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Monarch's spa also focuses on restorative wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Homeowners and buyers are looking for quiet, restorative corners and cozy reading nooks (there's a 46% increase in interest for that on Zillow) that bare and open McMansions just can't provide.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reske appears uninterested in fetishizing or recreating his past, and that’s probably for the best.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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His reputation for meticulous period work will be central to recreating the world Wong Howe inhabited across more than five decades in Hollywood, from the silent era through the Golden Age of cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Either way, with the moon renewing itself here on April 17, a fresh start arrives regarding your mindset and communication style.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Americans need rebalancing — without resurrecting government bullying or Hollywood propagandizing.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.—
David Cook,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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But Estrada’s plans for revitalizing a closed grocery store by opening a United Market don’t end in KCK.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The first posts on the Facebook page are from 2024, but talk of revitalizing the sign goes back much further.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Rejuvenating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenating. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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