regeneration

noun

ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce regeneration (audio)
Definition of regenerationnext
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 Along with biotech firms researching cell aging and regeneration, the burgeoning business of longevity also includes the surge in demand for peptides, testosterone and supplements, along with IV drips, red-light therapies and biomarker trackers. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 This is particularly important for mature skin, which naturally experiences a slowdown in cellular regeneration. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 The BioCharger is a noninvasive wellness device that uses four key technologies — PEMF, frequencies, Tesla coils and noble gas light — to mimic natural atmospheric energies and promote cellular regeneration. — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The Targeted Compression supports blood flow while the Infrared Energy works to accelerate healing and cellular regeneration. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. renewal
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  • Originally conceived by Bloody Disgusting co-founder Brad Miska, the anthology series has survived a small carousel of distributors, an explosive streaming-era revival, and most recently, the addition of a new financial partner.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • According to Marlee Lossing, Sweet Tomatoes’ director of corporate affairs, the company has been working on a revival since the chain’s acquisition in 2020.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of revival
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  • The economy has shown signs of strain in recent months, including a bond selloff and a resurgence in oil and gasoline prices.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • What makes Bleecker’s 2026 slate particularly impressive is that the resurgence has come in the wake of a devastating tragedy.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurgence
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  • According to the staff and recurring guests, this era is cutting edge, and the Omni Homestead is facing a, totally, revitalizing and refreshing energy rebirth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In Egypt, lotus blossoms crowned temples as symbols of rebirth, while in the Islamic world, marble arabesques bloomed across mosques to evoke paradise.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebirth
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  • In her note, Dungey opened by touting the studio’s recent successes, including 13 new series orders and 13 series renewals so far this year and its overall slate of more than 80 titles for over 20 platforms.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For Hunt’s breakdown of the finale’s major developments and a likely Season 5 renewal, click here.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of renewal

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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