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
The horror renaissance is not just in adult books, the middle grade and teen titles are also stellar.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The Western world is experiencing something of a psychedelic renaissance, with an increasing amount of interest in drugs that decades ago were considered rebellious and dangerous to some groups but fun to others who used it while clubbing and attending raves.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The big question is whether those who follow them will change course, with royalist hopes resting on Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' generation to usher in a renaissance.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
This variation on a gin sour was rediscovered more than a decade ago by David Wondrich and became part of the cocktail renaissance that make drinking in America so much better.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The Western world is experiencing something of a psychedelic renaissance, with an increasing amount of interest in drugs that decades ago were considered rebellious and dangerous to some groups but fun to others who used it while clubbing and attending raves.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The big question is whether those who follow them will change course, with royalist hopes resting on Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' generation to usher in a renaissance.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
This variation on a gin sour was rediscovered more than a decade ago by David Wondrich and became part of the cocktail renaissance that make drinking in America so much better.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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Once inside, customers are further surprised by a vast mirror covering the floor, which doubles the visual effect of this store created for the third millennium.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the turn of the new millennium, Andrews continued to work, delivering a royally unforgettable portrayal of Queen Clarisse Renaldi in The Princess Diaries films.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Taylor may not be true crime or bull riding, but the golden age of Hollywood may resonate with some subscribers, with the platform also hosting some classic movies.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Swift's latest album has dropped, and fans with a love for Hollywood's golden age may notice a salute to one of films biggest stars.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Marc Márquez finally hauled himself back to the pinnacle of MotoGP in Japan last weekend, capping one of sport’s most arduous comeback stories with an almost flawless title charge.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Warner Chappell and Warner Music have always been at the pinnacle of support for songwriters and other music creators, and that reality is still very evident in the current leadership and staff.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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