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
But the effect is the same: a regeneration of life-giving water.
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Mary Forgione, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The design helps protect the home from moisture, preserve the natural water sources in the area, and allows for the regeneration of vegetation underneath the building.
—New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2024
Natural fibers, which can be grown in the U.S., are easier to recycle or reuse, with textile-to-textile recycling schemes already scaling that facilitate the regeneration of fibers from post-consumer discards and industrial textile waste.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Sep. 2024
Silk This fine material is all the rage in the beauty world as it has been clinically proven to be biocompatible with human skin, supporting hydration, improving skin elasticity, and increasing cellular regeneration (which reduces fine lines and wrinkles).
—Nicole Kinning, WIRED, 24 July 2024
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Mary Forgione, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The design helps protect the home from moisture, preserve the natural water sources in the area, and allows for the regeneration of vegetation underneath the building.
—New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2024
Natural fibers, which can be grown in the U.S., are easier to recycle or reuse, with textile-to-textile recycling schemes already scaling that facilitate the regeneration of fibers from post-consumer discards and industrial textile waste.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Sep. 2024
Silk This fine material is all the rage in the beauty world as it has been clinically proven to be biocompatible with human skin, supporting hydration, improving skin elasticity, and increasing cellular regeneration (which reduces fine lines and wrinkles).
—Nicole Kinning, WIRED, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regeneration
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Striking workers are digging in their heels on a revival of their pension plan, which was frozen and closed to new members 10 years ago.Jena McGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Schwinn Hurricane, an iconic kids bike of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, could soon be a staple of the suburbs once again thanks to an electric revival.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2024
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McCaffrey's return should spark a resurgence in the 49ers offense.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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And while a resurgence in the labor market could raise concerns about a reacceleration in inflation, October’s ADP data showed otherwise, Richardson said.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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By Alan Chin Writer/Photographer 3 The Capitol Theater in downtown Flint, Michigan, reopened in 2017 after 20 years of lying vacant and was supposed to be a symbol of the city's rebirth after decades of decline.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sacred animals in indigenous culture: Butterfly: Regarded as the symbol of rebirth and transformation for humans.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Florida and Georgia square off in Jacksonville in this year's renewal of the bitter rivalry, with Georgia (-16) heavily favored.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Lower 9th Ward's only public school could close after Martin Luther King Jr. failed to meet the district's standards for an automatic charter renewal.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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