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How does the verb rejuvenate differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of rejuvenate are refresh, renew, renovate, and restore. While all these words mean "to make like new," rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.

the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

When might refresh be a better fit than rejuvenate?

The words refresh and rejuvenate can be used in similar contexts, but refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.

a refreshing drink

In what contexts can renew take the place of rejuvenate?

The synonyms renew and rejuvenate are sometimes interchangeable, but renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.

efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle

Where would renovate be a reasonable alternative to rejuvenate?

Although the words renovate and rejuvenate have much in common, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.

the apartment has been entirely renovated

When could restore be used to replace rejuvenate?

While in some cases nearly identical to rejuvenate, restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.

restored a fine piece of furniture

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rejuvenate Take time to rejuvenate your energy. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025 After successfully making it past the beam and tossing a sandbag onto a tower before everyone else, Lambert won individual immunity and a major reward — a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Sanctuary with food, drinks and letters from home. Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 The Patriots, meanwhile, pivoted, and embraced a quick passing attack that rejuvenated their offense. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025 Quarterback Daniel Jones, rejuvenated in Indy, has clicked with running back Jonathan Taylor to power a 2-0 start, capped by last week’s win over Denver. Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenate
Verb
  • Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.
    Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
  • To that end, the organization works in partnership with archives, film libraries, museums and studios to restore works and develop access strategies through programming in festivals, cinematheques and educational institutions around the world.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This article series explores how technology, regulation, and innovation can revive its competitiveness.
    Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Some women have stepped up to revive them.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The fourth installment of the brands’ collaboration infuses playful details into elevated design, offering new styles in addition to refreshed versions of the Classic Platform and Trailbreak sneakers.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The entire process takes just a few minutes and leaves participants refreshed, relaxed, and clean.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Darnold looks resurrected in Seattle, playing his best football.
    Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • That’s why Cristobal returned in 2022, leaving a pretty good gig in Oregon to help resurrect a once-proud program.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Season 1 is set to bow in October, with Season 2 — which was recently renewed — rolling out new episodes through 2027.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Ballard was just renewed for a second season, and there’s always The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Rejuvenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenate. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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