RENAISSANCE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

renaissance

noun

ˈre-nə-ˌsän(t)s

as in millennium

a period of high artistic or cultural development the 19th-century literary renaissance that prompted people to refer to Boston as the Athens of America

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Recent Examples of renaissance Collins, who has dealt with health issues for several years, seems to be doing better and is destined for an all-star segment, as is Vandross, who died in 2005 and is currently having a renaissance of legacy. —

Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026 The hard-hat renaissance isn’t coming. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 To be sure, a rec-team renaissance alone won’t stop club sports’ momentum. —

Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Midway through its renaissance, Borghese Skincare is building off of the success of a hero product. —

James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renaissance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance

Noun

As the '80s gave way to the '90s and, later, the new millennium crept in, all-male singing groups became a defining part of pop culture.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Catholic Church has lasted two millennia.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026