as in millennium
a period of high artistic or cultural development
the 19th-century literary renaissance that prompted people to refer to Boston as the Athens of America
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Recent Examples of renaissance
Now, top-tier seating is being reimagined, and the category is enjoying a genuine renaissance.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
There are, of course, other key components to an offensive renaissance.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
For the time being, though, those of us eager for an SMG renaissance will just have to keep waiting.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
This is just the latest nod to Sale’s renaissance in Atlanta.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
There are, of course, other key components to an offensive renaissance.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
For the time being, though, those of us eager for an SMG renaissance will just have to keep waiting.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
This is just the latest nod to Sale’s renaissance in Atlanta.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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The term historic may be understated for a city that can trace its origins, as a continuous settlement, to the first millennium BCE.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ralph led the way with 15 points, seven rebounds and six steals, while Jones added 12 off the bench to secure the first UConn championship of the new millennium.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mahjong has entered a new golden age in 2026.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Roberts, the president of Heritage, thinks this is the golden age of America in the Americas.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her materials include those most basic elements of the earth—geology—and her forms borrow from totems, obelisks, prehistoric megaliths, and Indigenous Caribbean zeniths.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Japanese consumer electronics company Maxell, known for its high-performance chromium metal cassettes during its 80s zenith, has now released a modern update to the portable cassette player.—
Shirl Leigh
April 06,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Losing his grip Even with his career at its pinnacle and before his back became chronically balky, Woods found his way onto tabloid headlines.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Madison Square Park Tower represents the pinnacle of New York living.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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