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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Each generation must confront Washington’s legacy anew, grappling with its discomfort and ambiguity.
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John Garrison Marks, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Vocals and instrumentation blend anew.
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Starting anew can be isolating, so USAA is ensuring that military personnel are not walking these career paths alone—veterans are connected to mentors every step of the way.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
My new effort was intended to begin anew and not have the prior conversation get mixed into my next mini-experiment.
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John Garrison Marks, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Vocals and instrumentation blend anew.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Starting anew can be isolating, so USAA is ensuring that military personnel are not walking these career paths alone—veterans are connected to mentors every step of the way.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
My new effort was intended to begin anew and not have the prior conversation get mixed into my next mini-experiment.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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anew
adverb1
: 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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