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
Inside Virgin Voyages's Sparkly, Talent-Forward Festivities at Sea The cruise party is undergoing a renaissance—and everyone's invited.
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Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
In fashion, this desire for bold ideas will culminate in a gold renaissance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
George Springer, from New Britain, Avon Old Farms at UConn, had a renaissance MLB season at age 36 for the Blue Jays.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
For those who aren’t so keen to catch the drives and putts first-hand, there’s plenty to explore in and around Asheville, which has had a huge renaissance since Hurricane Helene swept through in October 2024.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
In fashion, this desire for bold ideas will culminate in a gold renaissance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
George Springer, from New Britain, Avon Old Farms at UConn, had a renaissance MLB season at age 36 for the Blue Jays.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
For those who aren’t so keen to catch the drives and putts first-hand, there’s plenty to explore in and around Asheville, which has had a huge renaissance since Hurricane Helene swept through in October 2024.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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Hailing from Atlanta, Bangladesh stands as one of the most accomplished yet criminally unsung producers in Hip-Hop and R&B of the new millennium.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new millennium brought steady gains, save for a few bumps in the road, before the pandemic hit.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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This was a golden age for these guys, ten years before Giuliani and any kind of real government crackdown, and a few years after Coppola’s Godfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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For one night only it was transformed into Le Club Rabanne, a showcase for the high-shine collection filled with chainmail minis and beanies, halter-neck tops, citrus green and gold dresses, and zebra-print sets, all inspired by the golden age of Miami nightlife in the 1970s.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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And with both genres still at the zenith of their popularity in Asia, why change a winning formula?—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Then, pick a patch of sky 40 degrees away in the direction of your local zenith, which is the point directly above your head.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Trump, 79, asked Lula, 80, leaning forward, referring to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the pinnacle of mixed martial arts.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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