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
If this is to become a true Bitcoin renaissance, those building the infrastructure must pair institutional scale with a firm commitment to decentralization, neutrality and user ownership.
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Carylyne Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Lyonne’s career renaissance will continue with roles in Fantastic Four: First Steps, which will hit theaters on July 24, and The Bad Guys 2, which debuts a few weeks later on Aug. 1.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 19 July 2025
Ermine is earning its renaissance among those of us who love its winning flavor, good looks, and vintage appeal.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
More magic came from co-producer Brian Eno, currently in the midst of his own latter-day renaissance (recently, two collaborative LPs with Beatie Wolf and a perpetually-shapeshifting career documentary, Eno).
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
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Carylyne Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Lyonne’s career renaissance will continue with roles in Fantastic Four: First Steps, which will hit theaters on July 24, and The Bad Guys 2, which debuts a few weeks later on Aug. 1.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 19 July 2025
Ermine is earning its renaissance among those of us who love its winning flavor, good looks, and vintage appeal.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
More magic came from co-producer Brian Eno, currently in the midst of his own latter-day renaissance (recently, two collaborative LPs with Beatie Wolf and a perpetually-shapeshifting career documentary, Eno).
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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Visiting a hot spring or sento public bath is a literal immersion in a bathing culture that has lasted more than a millennium.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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For instance, in 2017, scientists analyzed the concrete from the ruins of sea walls along Italy's Mediterranean coast, which have stood for two millennia despite the harsh marine environment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
30 July 2025
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Born in 1934, the nonagenarian Kurt Klaus is one of the most important watchmakers from the golden age of 20th-century mechanical horology.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the golden age of radio, Playhouse No. 3 spotlighted a full roster of CBS stars before the microphone.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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After two years of coming close, St. Joseph Academy reached the pinnacle last season.—
Rick Hoff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The pinnacle of these new features are two new drive modes: RAD Tuner and Kick Turn.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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