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
For travelers, the new Delta flight route represents a more direct bridge to one of the world’s most talked-about destinations of late—both for its cultural renaissance and for its controversies and complexities.
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AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
But with martinis experiencing a renaissance of their own, its time seems to have come — again.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Francesca Bellettini, chief executive officer of Gucci, is reinforcing and streamlining top management ranks as the Italian fashion house gears up for a renaissance under new creative director Demna, WWD has learned.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul emerged into what has been called the Third Golden Age of Television, a renaissance in audacious, cinematic cable programming for adult audiences, spurred by the success of The Sopranos and sustained by Netflix’s need to build a streaming library.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
But with martinis experiencing a renaissance of their own, its time seems to have come — again.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Francesca Bellettini, chief executive officer of Gucci, is reinforcing and streamlining top management ranks as the Italian fashion house gears up for a renaissance under new creative director Demna, WWD has learned.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul emerged into what has been called the Third Golden Age of Television, a renaissance in audacious, cinematic cable programming for adult audiences, spurred by the success of The Sopranos and sustained by Netflix’s need to build a streaming library.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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The new millennium brought steady gains, save for a few bumps in the road, before the pandemic hit.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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China’s Seafaring History (Smithsonian Magazine) by Sean Kingsley China has a history of maritime trade extending to West Africa, the Mediterranean, and much of Asia that goes back to the first millennium.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Oct. 2025
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And Doja went all-in, channeling the golden age of Marilyn Monroe with a perfectly coiffed, blonde curly crop.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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While Hallmark serves us a smorgasbord of festive films every year, there are a few each Countdown to Christmas season that give that nostalgic, golden age, timeless feeling and this is one of them.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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And with both genres still at the zenith of their popularity in Asia, why change a winning formula?—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Then, pick a patch of sky 40 degrees away in the direction of your local zenith, which is the point directly above your head.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Trump, 79, asked Lula, 80, leaning forward, referring to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the pinnacle of mixed martial arts.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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