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
As a result, there is growing criticism by fans of the club’s recruitment over the past four years — and decisions made on player contract renewals — which has been particularly aimed at director of football Jon Rudkin.
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The measures floated by Hochul, once passed, would be effective immediately and expire at the end of 2025, subject to renewal.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Financial terms of YouTube TV’s renewal with Paramount weren’t disclosed.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Rapture By Susan Minot See Now Then, by Jamaica Kincaid
Kincaid’s novel introduces readers to Mr. and Mrs. Sweet and their two children, Heracles (like the son of Zeus and his human mistress) and Persephone (like the queen of the dead, a symbol of the cycles of renewal that happen below the earth).
—Haley Mlotek, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The measures floated by Hochul, once passed, would be effective immediately and expire at the end of 2025, subject to renewal.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Financial terms of YouTube TV’s renewal with Paramount weren’t disclosed.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Rapture By Susan Minot See Now Then, by Jamaica Kincaid
Kincaid’s novel introduces readers to Mr. and Mrs. Sweet and their two children, Heracles (like the son of Zeus and his human mistress) and Persephone (like the queen of the dead, a symbol of the cycles of renewal that happen below the earth).
—Haley Mlotek, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
Noun
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Nutkins said that a few repetitions in a session can help.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Setting expectations can boost engagement and retention. Point 2: Highlight the value of repetition.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Gone, too, is the Latin Mass revival, which, to the dismay of many Catholics around the world, Francis quashed via a motu proprio in 2021.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Signature itself produced a sturdy revival, in 2019, with a ferocious David Warshofsky as Weston, an alcoholic father who terrorizes his family, especially his grown son, Wesley, who learns to mimic him.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Altice failed to terminate repeat infringers whose IP addresses were flagged in these copyright notices, the lawsuit said.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
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And think of the bonding opportunities those repeat visits might afford you both.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The mid-1950s saw a brief resurgence of interest in theater organs.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, robust musky undertones—there are so many fragrance types to explore, and 2025 is seeing the resurgence of a nostalgic array of perfume notes: sweet and gourmand.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What are your thoughts on the quarterback slide being addressed with replay assist?—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The game continues and the offending player can return once the replay official makes a ruling.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Topped by a colossal golden globe that symbolizes rebirth, Baiterek Tower is Astana’s pride and joy.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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After a five-year run as a brick-and-mortar in Boise that ended in 2021, then a rebirth as a Kuna restaurant that began in 2023, Mac Mac is returning to its food-truck-only roots.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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