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
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An even more dramatic possibility also looms: in a repeat of history, Kagame might be planning regime change in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, some 930 miles to the west.—
Michela Wrong,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Mar. 2025
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After carrying out his post-match duties, Jos Buttler will no longer have to be on repeat to explain the latest defeat.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Skype won attention in the 2000s for giving people a way to talk without paying the phone company, but stumbled in the mobile era and didn’t enjoy a major resurgence during the pandemic.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
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
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Last month, in a move capable of triggering déjà vu, there was a replay of that scenario.—
Jeffrey Wasserstrom,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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Roguelikes work well with the arcade beat ‘em up formula, encouraging more replays.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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With its rebirth, the show’s premiere also says goodbye to one of its main characters in typical violent fashion.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dickey addressed various topics, from whether new statues might appear around Albertsons Stadium to potential Pac-12 members, from the rebirth of baseball to concession stand options.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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