anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü How to pronounce anew (audio)
-ˈnyü
1
: for an additional time : again
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew on film

Examples of anew in a Sentence

He demonstrated anew that he's not a good leader. These problems must be dealt with anew. The process begins anew each spring. The poem has been translated anew for this new book.
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In recent years, however, TV has evolved so radically, that there’s an argument to be made for appreciating the format anew in our current era of Peak Realism. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 Of course, with every rebrand, the cycle begins anew. Amanda Hess, Vogue, 8 May 2025 Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move Nothing defines Vietnam more right now than the desire to be seen anew, to have the country and its people recognized for their strengths. Tony Romm Tung Ngo Talmon Joseph Smith David E. Sanger, New York Times, 3 May 2025 This year, as plans progressed for the Army to host its birthday festival in Washington, talk about a parade began anew. Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for anew

Word History

Etymology

Middle English of newe, from Old English of nīwe, from of + nīwe new

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anew was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

anew

adverb
1
: over again : for another time
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew as a movie

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