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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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 early renewal will allow the series to return for Season 2 around this same time next year.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
In May 2023, the drama scored an early season 4 renewal ahead of the series' third season premiere that September.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Henry and Shabaka previously spoke to ESSENCE in August, sharing their excitement for New York Fashion Week as a personal and creative renewal.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The renewal for Leanne continues Morgan’s working relationship with the streamer.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
In May 2023, the drama scored an early season 4 renewal ahead of the series' third season premiere that September.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Henry and Shabaka previously spoke to ESSENCE in August, sharing their excitement for New York Fashion Week as a personal and creative renewal.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The renewal for Leanne continues Morgan’s working relationship with the streamer.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
Noun
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Homosexual life, by contrast, is one of unfruitful stasis and sterile repetition.—
Garth Greenwell,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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An effective way to ensure your brand values and message are visible on your website is repetition.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Friday’s contract with Blue Origin marks the official revival.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fans of Tovey and co-star Jonathan Groff, who played Kevin’s eventual boyfriend and the series’ lead, have called upon HBO for a revival.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the research the solutions include having stored payment credentials (card-on-file) to reduce friction and encourage repeat purchases.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Let’s call this a repeat of December’s fixture last season.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps Daniel Jones has a resurgence.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kors led the harem pants resurgence with his show at Manhattan’s Terminal Warehouse on Thursday.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These systems check everything from micro-expressions to unnatural lighting, skin texture or moiré patterns left by screen replays.—
Ihar Kliashchou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That explanation doesn’t align with what can been seen on the replay.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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If prison enabled a rebirth, and his descent into the bunker was also a burial, then this is his resurrection.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Thriving amid this tumult requires embracing the cycle of struggle and rebirth; redefining your identity around core strengths and not titles, and setting goals that leave no room for procrastination.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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