renewal

noun

re·​new·​al ri-ˈnü-əl 

-ˈnyü-

1

: the act or process of renewing : repetition

2

: the quality or state of being renewed

3

: something (such as a subscription to a magazine) renewed

4

: something used for renewing

specifically : an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets

5

: the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority

Synonyms of renewal

• repetition
• repeat
• replay

Examples of renewal in a Sentence

The lease calls for yearly renewals.

License renewals can be done online.

You can get a 10 percent savings on subscription renewals.

High fuel prices have led to a renewal of interest in electric cars.

She uses flowers in her art as symbols of rebirth and renewal.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bündchen and Brady were married in a small ceremony in Santa Monica in February of 2009, followed by a vow renewal two months later in Costa Rica. — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

On Saturday, two coaches, certainly connected, faced each other at their new schools in the renewal of a historic rivalry. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Ritchson also didn’t share which Reacher season he initially got approved to adapt Die Trying for; however, season five, which scored an early renewal ahead of the season four premiere last month, is set to be based on Child’s 12th book, Make Me. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

His administration is also involved in a long-simmering confrontation involving ABC over renewal of its broadcast licenses. — Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing renewal

• self-renewal
• up for renewal
• urban renewal

Rhymes for renewal

• accrual
• nonfuel
• refuel
• biofuel
• contextual
• nonrenewal
• nonsexual
• unusual
• cruel
• dual
• duel
• fuel

Kids Definition

renewal

noun

re·​new·​al ri-ˈn(y)ü-əl 

1

: the act of renewing : the state of being renewed

2

: something renewed

3

: the rebuilding of a large area by a public authority

urban renewal

Legal Definition

renewal

noun

re·​new·​al ri-ˈnü-əl, -ˈnyü- 

1

: the act or process of renewing

a renewal of the copyright

2

: the quality or state of being renewed

3

: something renewed

4

: something used for renewing

specifically : an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets

5

: the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority