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
Over the past decade Magic City has seriously upped its cocktail game, a renaissance led both by homegrown talent and high-profile arrivals.
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Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
His renaissance has been emphatic and, in many ways, personifies Villa’s campaign.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Fisher says the same sentiment extends to filigree, which is experiencing a quiet renaissance — particularly in yellow gold.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Intel had its best month ever in April, as agentic AI spins up a major renaissance for the central processing unit.
—Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
His renaissance has been emphatic and, in many ways, personifies Villa’s campaign.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Fisher says the same sentiment extends to filigree, which is experiencing a quiet renaissance — particularly in yellow gold.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Intel had its best month ever in April, as agentic AI spins up a major renaissance for the central processing unit.
—Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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More than two millennia later, another invading army is again visible from its shore.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Almost half a millennium later, the estate found fame with a very different audience.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Go at sunset for creative cocktails (the current menu is inspired by the golden age of cinema) and panoramic views.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Now, imagine if those teams outside the top 14 still had a shot at the CFP just as the season reaches its zenith.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Justin Bieber Justin Bieber’s roast in 2015 was notable for its brutal takedown of Bieber’s notoriously bratty antics, which had reached their zenith at the time of airing due to a series of scandals and legal problems — including an arrest.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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This spring, Munetaka Murakami, Tatsuya Imai, and Kazuma Okamoto all left the island nation and headed for the pinnacle of baseball competition.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The second time, the Devil takes him to the top of the pinnacle of the Temple in Jerusalem and invites him to throw himself off of it, since God will surely send angels to catch him.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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