rejuvenescence

noun

ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sən(t)s How to pronounce rejuvenescence (audio)
Definition of rejuvenescencenext
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the newly discovered oil deposits have led to a rejuvenescence of the nation's economy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenescence
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. rebirth
  4. renewal
Noun
  • The year began with the Mean Girls musical movie, and the year is ending with yet another bid for a revival (of sorts) of the beloved 2004 film — specifically from Aaron Samuels himself, Jonathan Bennett.
    James Factora, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As the name implies, Degrassi: The Next Generation is a revival of the ’80s original, focusing on a new crop of troubled teens at Degrassi Community School.
    Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of revival
Noun
  • The initiative has led to a resurgence of marine life, helping more than 200 coral fragments grow significantly and increasing the fish population.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • One energy source that is seeing a resurgence in interest is nuclear power, since it is touted as a clean energy alternative that promises a smaller carbon footprint to offset AI’s high-energy needs.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of resurgence
Noun
  • Fabric of rebirth The iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is finally open to the public again after a devastating fire damaged it five years ago.
    AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Extending Entropy Entropy experienced a rebirth during World War II.
    Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebirth
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  • News of the renewal occurred during a virtual finale press conference that Space.com attended on Dec. 19 with showrunner Alison Schapker and stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In Aghdam, across Nagorno-Karabakh, and in countless regions worldwide— where up to 110 million mines remain buried across 60 countries— the promise of renewal is etched into the soil, waiting to be healed.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of renewal
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