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 Borsalino focused on the theme of regeneration this season, taking its collection inside a beautiful home in the center of Milan. Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Some new bars have opened, while there are plans for boutique hotels, but the hope is that Everton’s new stadium can be a catalyst for growth and regeneration. Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 The breeding fish are the beginning of a regeneration. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025 Also known as the Lord of the Underworld, Pluto is the planet of power, transformation, regeneration and the shadow side of all things. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Jan. 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
  • In addition to a lengthy film career, Washington has previously starred on Broadway in A Raisin in the Sun and Fences, opposite Viola Davis, Julius Cesar, Checkmates and most recently, the 2018 revival of Iceman Cometh, in a large cast that also included Austin Butler.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • 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
  • The couple's experience comes amid a resurgence in post-pandemic air travel, particularly for families.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The brief rebirth ended in 2001 when Thomson Multimedia acquired the company and pulled the plug.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
  • This testing was, however, always going to serve as a temporary justification for the launch facility’s rebirth.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2025.

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