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
Southern California is enjoying a bit of a homebuilding renaissance with residential construction permits running near a 19-year high.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Mickalene is such a renaissance woman.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
But even as many now claim yet another SF renaissance, locals know that the City by the Bay never stopped being one of the world's most vibrant cities—and a drinking capital.
—Virginia Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
In fact, both Shawn and Marlon believe comedy may be entering a new renaissance.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Mickalene is such a renaissance woman.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
But even as many now claim yet another SF renaissance, locals know that the City by the Bay never stopped being one of the world's most vibrant cities—and a drinking capital.
—Virginia Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
In fact, both Shawn and Marlon believe comedy may be entering a new renaissance.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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Elizabeth is also known for starring in turn-of-the-millennium hits like the American Pie movies, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Love Actually, among others.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Even after five millennia, scientists say, his body continues to reveal new secrets.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Television started out as a live medium, after all — virtually all programs were live in the early, golden age of the small screen before the use of film, and then videotape, allowed for more flexibility.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Kudrow insisted of storylines during the golden age of Hollywood.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Noun
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George Clinton took it to its zenith.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 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
Noun
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Bharathiraja earned the honorific Iyakkunar Imayam – pinnacle of directors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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In her post-race press conference, Shiffrin spoke movingly about reaching the pinnacle without her father, Jeff, who died in an accident in his home in 2020.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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