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
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.
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The renewal is for Season 3. Krapopolis, which is currently in Season 2, was previously picked up for Seasons 3 and 4.
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 May 2025
During the first three months of the year, Marcolin announced the early renewal until 2032 of its license agreement for the design, production and international distribution of Max Mara sunglasses and optical frames, confirming and further strengthening the partnership signed in 2020.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
The affiliate top line was off 12% to $156 million, which the company blamed mostly on basic subscriber declines but also on contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Braun addressed Crown Point and Hobart taxpayers approving the renewal of eight-year school property tax referendums Tuesday.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 May 2025
During the first three months of the year, Marcolin announced the early renewal until 2032 of its license agreement for the design, production and international distribution of Max Mara sunglasses and optical frames, confirming and further strengthening the partnership signed in 2020.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
The affiliate top line was off 12% to $156 million, which the company blamed mostly on basic subscriber declines but also on contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Braun addressed Crown Point and Hobart taxpayers approving the renewal of eight-year school property tax referendums Tuesday.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renewal. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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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
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