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
But there’s no guarantee Ternus is about to drive a renaissance for Apple’s iPhone innovation.
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Dominic Preston, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2026
Bigfoot is experiencing a renaissance.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
This April, a jewel of the American South is experiencing an overdue literary renaissance.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The Arts and Crafts movement began just a few decades after the end of the Industrial Revolution, and it was characterized by a renaissance of quality craftsmanship and the use of natural materials.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Dominic Preston, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2026
Bigfoot is experiencing a renaissance.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
This April, a jewel of the American South is experiencing an overdue literary renaissance.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The Arts and Crafts movement began just a few decades after the end of the Industrial Revolution, and it was characterized by a renaissance of quality craftsmanship and the use of natural materials.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for renaissance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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The insular culture and unadorned lives of conservative Anabaptist people aren't often associated with music, but Amish sacred music dates back half a millennium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Masterpiece and Paramount’s UK network 5 are returning to the Scottish Highlands that entertained British audiences at the turn of this millennium.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Designed by Orient Express artistic director Maxime d’Angeac, the lavish interiors pay tribute to the golden age of rail travel and legendary ocean liners while incorporating chic contemporary design.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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The quote is often cited as an epitaph to Boeing’s golden age.—
John Pacenti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sub-2 marathon marked the zenith of a multiyear turnaround effort at Adidas, which in 2022 terminated a lucrative partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West in the wake of his antisemitic remarks.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Which is why Michael’s final cut screeches to a halt in 1988, just as the star has broken out from his family and reached a new zenith as a solo performer.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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He was particularly intrigued by schizophrenia—the pinnacle of madness and the most complex puzzle of all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, the pinnacles of the heartland-rock canon continue to thrill us in unexpected ways.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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