renascence

noun

Definition of renascencenext
as in renaissance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renascence
  1. renaissance
  2. revival
  3. rebirth
  4. resurgence
  5. regeneration
  6. revitalization
  7. resurrection
Noun
  • Before becoming a central figure in the renaissance of the Toronto Blue Jays, Gausman bounced around, needing time to refine his craft and maximize the potential that the baseball industry saw from an early age.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has tried for several months to sell voters on his income tax cuts and claims of a manufacturing renaissance.
    — Darlene Superville, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of renaissance
Noun
  • The revival serves as a continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired for four seasons from 2007 to 2012.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Now, New Radicals have had yet another revival, this time by their own hand.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • Sure, Tony goes through yet another rebirth cycle, (as does every hero in their origin story film), but the film’s cheekiness makes that trope feel fresh and fun once again.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Tending to a garden takes resilience and consistency — both of which Young The Giant demonstrates through an era of rebirth and pushes listeners to practice.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebirth
Noun
  • On Martha’s Vineyard, which has come under recent siege by lone star ticks, hunting is having a resurgence.
    — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley.
    — Luisa Yanez August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurgence
Noun
  • And the project was actually looking at regeneration in crayfish.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
  • On matchdays, supporters are funnelled away from it — directed along longer routes, past new apartment blocks from the post-Olympic regeneration.
    — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of regeneration
Noun
  • House is also hoping tax increment financing could lead to revitalization of a downtown area, drawing in more business revenue through development.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The building was later converted into housing in the 2000s, an early contributor to downtown’s revitalization.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of revitalization
Noun
  • The posthumous resurrection of Babitz’s writings is most welcome.
    — Steve Wasserman, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
  • And just a few days later, this was proven true by Jesus’ resurrection.
    — Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026
Definition of resurrection
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