REGENERATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

regeneration

noun

ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of regeneration

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 On matchdays, supporters are funnelled away from it — directed along longer routes, past new apartment blocks from the post-Olympic regeneration. — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The more cell regeneration, the higher the probability of error. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026 Villagers hugged trees to save them from being cut and to promote sustainable use, regeneration, and protection of forest resources. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 The kitchen uses regional and organic ingredients to produce menus built around the principles of gut regeneration. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for regeneration

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Wowed Out arrives somewhat out of nowhere, following a 2020s thus far spent with the revival of My Morning Jacket after the band nearly collapsed in on itself amid the grueling tours following 2015’s The Waterfall.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Local leaders hail the makeover as a turning point for storm-scarred New Orleans, reclaiming a blighted safety-net icon to drive medical innovation and economic revival across the Gulf South.

— Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of revival

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Amid the resurgence of Japanese cinema on the international festival circuit over the past few years, one resolutely indie banner, Bitters End, has been quietly growing its profile across production, distribution and international sales.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
But it’s benefited from the broader spending spree on AI data centers, fueling a resurgence in its sales and share price.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

The five-year licenses of Flying Food Group and scores of other airport vendors came up for renewal at the end of June, during a chaotic time for the airport authority.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The letter warned non-compliance would result in a non-renewal.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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