renewal

noun

ri-ˈnü-əl How to pronounce renewal (audio)
Definition of renewalnext
1
as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again a campaign season that witnessed the endless renewal of the same stupid charges and countercharges

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2
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity roller-skating experienced a major renewal after the introduction of in-line skates

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Recent Examples of renewal The British Columbia longshore contract will be up for renewal in March 2027. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 And at Awana Spa, a holistic approach to wellness offers sensory treatments designed to promote relaxation and renewal. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 Earlier this month, Netflix gave an early Season 3 renewal to The Hunting Wives, with casting for the new installment underway. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 The renewal will likely push American Horror Story past the 150-episode mark in season 14 and extends the show’s record as FX’s longest-running hourlong series (by far). — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
  1. repetition
  2. revival
  3. repeat
  4. resurgence
  5. replay
  6. rebirth
Noun
  • Perform 5 to 10 repetitions of whichever variation is appropriate for you.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • One possibly surprising tool to map out shots for the film to ensure the visual representation of this repetition and cycle was Microsoft Excel.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of repetition
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  • With the news that Girls is returning to HBO for a five-episode revival series, Glee is the second touchstone show from the 2010s to announce a revival in as many weeks.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to social media, the market is witnessing an unprecedented revival.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • French authorities are intent on preventing a repeat of recent violent unrest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Huntington’s is the result of a three-letter repeat, and researchers have spent years attempting to lower the levels of the RNA and protein this gene produces.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • Cook’s resurgence since leaving TCU feels like a storyline out of a movie.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What to make of Comedy Central’s recent resurgence, with the dawn of the Skydance era, remains to be seen.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurgence
Noun
  • During the ensuing replay review, Porter stood with his arms around Brown, offering encouragement.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The video replay almost confirmed as such, but nonetheless, as Skattebo pointed out, a fine might be coming his way from the league due to the unnecessary roughness call.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of replay
Noun
  • And now that date represents another birthday of sorts, a rebirth.
    — LaShae D. Rolle, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Prime Minister’s office has been held by Israelis of Eastern European descent (Ashkenazi) since the rebirth of the Jewish state in 1948.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebirth

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