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 United have spent months garnering support for the wider regeneration of the surrounding Trafford Wharfside area. Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Despite facing challenges like high population density and crime, Berea's story is one of regeneration and hope. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Sleep helps your immune system through hormone regulation and regeneration of immune cells and proteins.5 Additionally, getting enough rest helps regulate your mood during the day, optimizing your hormone balance and immune function. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024 Could regeneration, renewal and/or rebirth be what await at the end of the Witches’ Road after all the dying along the way? Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for regeneration 
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Noun
  • In other words, don’t expect an Etienne revival in 2025.
    Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This revival has been running on Broadway since 1996.
    Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • Darnold would start six games late in the season, going 4-2 as the Panthers had a small late-season resurgence under Wilks, whose offense more heavily emphasized the run.
    Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was having a vintage stretch midway through the season before a shaky finish, while Vikings counterpart Sam Darnold has enjoyed a career resurgence that could net him a life-changing contract in free agency.
    Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The new year and the incoming administration have brought us exciting opportunities for a rebirth of American freedom and opportunity for all.
    Dan Cox, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
  • What To Know Hindu pilgrims gather at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, seeking liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Conservative critics have said that over time, the renewal of the protection status becomes automatic, regardless of what is happening in the person's home country.
    GISELA SALOMON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Conservative critics have said that over time, the renewal of the protection status becomes automatic, regardless of what is happening in the person’s home country.
    Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regeneration. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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