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 This time of year represents reset, restart and regeneration. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025 This award is presented to enterprises that prioritize nature conservation, regeneration and climate change mitigation. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Collagen Stimulation Collagen stimulation essentially helps spur skin’s natural regeneration process. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 Cooldown reduced from 180 to 90 seconds The perk no longer goes on cooldown when a player has a full pack of equipment Unmatched Zeal: Health regeneration bonus increased from 5% to 20% Perk now works against Terminus-level enemies as well. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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Noun
  • The music endows the revival with a fluidity that is made all the more haunting by the otherworldly echoes of Peter Rice’s sound design.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Its special effects budget might have been little more than peanuts and later episodes veered into campy silliness but nevertheless, the series had a devoted family following in its three-season, 83-episode existence from 1965-1968 and a healthy revival in syndication.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • The couple's experience comes amid a resurgence in post-pandemic air travel, particularly for families.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • It’s been a remarkable rise for Thompson, who has played seven seasons in the majors but who spent all of 2024 in Triple-A. Thompson acknowledged that the past couple of years have been a struggle, but said his spring resurgence hasn’t been a result of any dramatic adjustments.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • With its rebirth, the show’s premiere also says goodbye to one of its main characters in typical violent fashion.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Dickey addressed various topics, from whether new statues might appear around Albertsons Stadium to potential Pac-12 members, from the rebirth of baseball to concession stand options.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • Every note played, every dance performed, and every moment shared felt like a tribute to hope, prosperity, and renewal.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Many of us wrote to the State Land Board in support of his continued tenure of the property when the lease was up for renewal, but in the end, a competing bid won out, discounting 25 years of exemplary management.
    DP Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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