as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
Hollywood was seeing the rejuvenation of kung fu movies
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Recent Examples of rejuvenation
From full-body skin rejuvenation with retinol to salves suited for any fragrance-layering agenda, skin care, body care, and even playful scent exploration now all go hand in hand.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Rejuvenation Pruning If your old wood-blooming honeysuckle has become a tangled, scant-flowering mess, do a rejuvenation pruning.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Decorating your bedroom based on joyful rejuvenation is always a recipe for success (and better sleep).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The apocalypse Rosi presents is not just the legendary one that destroyed the ancient Roman town of the film’s title but an ongoing one that encompasses the calamities of our modern era as well as the rejuvenation that sometimes accompanies destruction.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Rejuvenation Pruning If your old wood-blooming honeysuckle has become a tangled, scant-flowering mess, do a rejuvenation pruning.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Decorating your bedroom based on joyful rejuvenation is always a recipe for success (and better sleep).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The apocalypse Rosi presents is not just the legendary one that destroyed the ancient Roman town of the film’s title but an ongoing one that encompasses the calamities of our modern era as well as the rejuvenation that sometimes accompanies destruction.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenation
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Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theater award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off Broadway – were announced today by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén, both currently appearing in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The limited, four-episode revival series reunites Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield, and Emy Coligado.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley is currently enjoying a TV resurgence.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even before the resurgence of war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon had made moves to reduce Iran's once-considerable influence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ghotmeh’s Stone Garden in Beirut expresses the feeling of a city familiar with the violence of demolition and the excitement of rebirth.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even in smokedope’s world, where cloud rap’s misty run continued long after 2016, the end of THE COMEDOWN signals a rebirth akin to Lean’s after Warlord—an end to the endless party, a chance for new beginnings.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their transformation through pickling—turning a simple, earthy root into a tangy, vibrant dish—was often seen as a metaphor for renewal and the endurance of the Jewish people through adversity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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