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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His most recent five-year renewal with SiriusXM was inked in 2020.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
The bombing killed Iran’s already faltering agreement to not develop enriched uranium for nuclear weapons, and such efforts are already showing signs of renewal.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Their three children immediately jumped in and planned a full wedding and vow renewal ceremony.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
For those seeking deeper moisturization and cellular renewal, the Repair Hemp & Retinol Face Cream ($75) blends retinol with plant extracts like avocado and rice oil to improve texture, brighten tone, and support firmness, while antioxidants help defend against environmental stressors.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
The bombing killed Iran’s already faltering agreement to not develop enriched uranium for nuclear weapons, and such efforts are already showing signs of renewal.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Their three children immediately jumped in and planned a full wedding and vow renewal ceremony.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
For those seeking deeper moisturization and cellular renewal, the Repair Hemp & Retinol Face Cream ($75) blends retinol with plant extracts like avocado and rice oil to improve texture, brighten tone, and support firmness, while antioxidants help defend against environmental stressors.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renewal. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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