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 Summerhill is now a case study in community regeneration. Lia Picard, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025 The opposite of this is a thriving environment, returning the regeneration of native species, which is true in all of biology, and this is true for us as humans. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025 Without Earth's pull, biological systems behave differently, unlocking unprecedented insights into disease progression, tissue regeneration and cardiovascular health. Shelli Brunswick, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Cats are believed to purr for various reasons, from expressive contentment and self-soothing to even helping promote bone regeneration and heal fractures. Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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Noun
  • So have the Trump-loving, manosphere-running conservative bros, a more fitting reflection of the post-9/11 Bush era during which these bands found their audiences, adding a more complicated layer to the butt-rock revival.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
  • Bella Hadid was early to the revival, debuting a sleek Ferragamo pair in 2024 styled with a matching bomber jacket and leather mules from the brand.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Skubal, naturally, credited his teammates for the Tigers’ resurgence.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
  • Now with the Indianapolis Colts, Jones will attempt to have a similar type of resurgence in 2025.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • An American rebirth demands reckoning, not whitewash.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
  • From chaos, many historians believe rebirth can occur.
    Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • For information on how to book a wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary at Disneyland Resort or other Disney destinations, visit DisneyWeddings.com.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 July 2025
  • Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2025

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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