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 Physically, during deep sleep, the body repairs tissues, balances hormones, and strengthens immune function, supporting cellular regeneration. Pooja Shah, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 However, over time, the resin beads fill with minerals, so the water softener goes through a regeneration cycle using sodium-rich water to restore the beads. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025 Every now and then, a fresh Mickey slips out of the regeneration machine and tumbles slickly onto the floor like a fleshy alien. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025 But as his oeuvre came to encompass corporate real estate and urban regeneration, his motivations still lay elsewhere. Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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Noun
  • Bill Burr, who is making his Broadway debut in the starry revival of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, opened up during a March 18 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon about dealing with a particularly vocial audience member.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Established in 1875, the distillery has experienced periods of closure and revival, with its most recent reopening in 2008.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • The checks could lead to a resurgence in inflation.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The administration has defended its policies as necessary to counter unfair practices by America's trading partners, to foster a resurgence of strength in domestic industry and, in the case of tariffs on China, as a punitive measure in response to the country's role in the fentanyl trade.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Its red color symbolizes rebirth, while the rosemary and orange add a fresh, floral touch.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • On the seder plate, an egg represents Spring, rebirth, and the circle of life.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Despite a judge quickly blocking the measure, Trump's administration deported more than 200 Venezuelans - 137 under the wartime act - to El Salvador, where they are being detained in the country's massive anti-terrorism prison for a year subject to renewal.
    Vivian Sequera, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Most visas are initially granted for one year with the possibility of renewal, except the Netherlands, which offers a three-year visa upfront but also requires a business plan.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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