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rejuvenation

American  
[ri-joo-vuh-ney-shuhn] / rɪˌdʒu vəˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act of making someone young again or restoring them to youthful vigor.

    The area features luxurious resort hotels with spa facilities for complete relaxation and rejuvenation.

  2. the act of making something new and fresh, or restoring it to a former better state.

    The governor’s legacy includes notable achievements in many areas, including the environment, public transit, and rejuvenation of the economy.

  3. Physical Geography.

    1. the renewal of the activity, erosive power, etc., of a stream by uplift or by removal of a barrier in the stream bed.

      Recent tectonic activity along the Euphrates fault resulted in the rejuvenation of part of the Euphrates River.

    2. the return of a region to a more youthful topography by the action of streams renewed in this way.

      The differential erosion and the presence of residual hills at different heights may be attributed to the effect of uplift and rejuvenation of the region in different periods.


Etymology

Origin of rejuvenation

rejuvenat(e) ( def. ) + -ion ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“Private access to nature and equestrian adventures, plus world-famous ocean beaches and Village living, make this the ultimate dream home for relaxation and rejuvenation in the Hamptons for generations.”

From MarketWatch

And, adds Hahn, it’s a source of rejuvenation.

From Los Angeles Times

Each had a tailored experience, from blood cleansing to cell rejuvenation to transcranial magnetic stimulation, with plenty of pampering in between.

From The Wall Street Journal

Communities are in a unique position to offer swift permitting and flexible construction timelines in exchange for economic rejuvenation, tax revenue and job creation.

From MarketWatch

Over 44 weeks, the animals’ brains, bones and reproductive tissues showed measurable signs of not only halted aging but significant rejuvenation.

From The Wall Street Journal