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Word

rejuvenation

Phoneticsre·ju·ve·na·tion

US/ɹɪˌdʒuvəˈneɪʃən/

UK/ɹɪdʒˌuːvənˈeɪʃən/

Definition

n. the process of becoming young, fresh, or full of energy again. It often describes a feeling of being refreshed after a long time of stress or work.

n. the process of restoring youth, freshness, or vigor to a person or thing. Often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe recovery from exhaustion or illness.

Examples

“A long vacation is the best way to find rejuvenation.”

“After months of intense research, the team spent a weekend at the mountains for some much-needed rejuvenation.”

“The city's urban rejuvenation project transformed the neglected industrial district into a vibrant hub of green spaces and modern architecture, breathing new life into the local economy.”

Examples

simple

“A long vacation is the best way to find rejuvenation.”

contextual

“After months of intense research, the team spent a weekend at the mountains for some much-needed rejuvenation.”

complex

“The city's urban rejuvenation project transformed the neglected industrial district into a vibrant hub of green spaces and modern architecture, breathing new life into the local economy.”

Real-World Examples

“Xi noted in his own toast that “President Trump has pledged to make America great again” and that “China is committed to achieving great national rejuvenation”.”
Al Jazeera · 25 Sept 2026
“The exodus is a combination of accepting that certain players are ready to fly the nest and trying to make as much money from them as possible for a rejuvenation of the squad.”
The Guardian · 22 Aug 2026

Etymology

From rejuvenate + -ion, cf. Latin reiuvenatiō.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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