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

Lawmakers in Connecticut still see it as the defining affordability issue, with the hopes that a renewal of the federal subsidies can still happen. —Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026

Western, led by senior guard Madison Byrd with 17 points, fell to 14-4 in a renewal of the matchup between the old rivals, which had been the city final for nine straight years before Forest Park qualified instead of Western last season. —Nicky Wolcott, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026

But the 2 World Trade Center announcement represents a big step, physically and symbolically, in fulfilling a pledge of renewal at ground zero. —ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026

Fine lines and wrinkles, uneven tone and texture, and overall skin renewal. —Allison Palmer updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 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