1
as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
a campaign season that witnessed the endless renewal of the same stupid charges and countercharges
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as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
roller-skating experienced a major renewal after the introduction of in-line skates
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Recent Examples of renewal
The last piece of NBC‘s fall 2026 schedule to fall into place was Law & Order, whose Season 26 renewal didn’t close until end of the week, hours before the network was to unveil its lineup Monday morning.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
As America approaches 250 years, Michigan Central reflects a familiar national story of growth, hardship and renewal.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The renewal news was announced out of the Amazon Prime Video upfronts on Monday.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 May 2026
Ongoing monitoring with periodic renewal.
—Alon Bergman, STAT, 11 May 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
As America approaches 250 years, Michigan Central reflects a familiar national story of growth, hardship and renewal.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The renewal news was announced out of the Amazon Prime Video upfronts on Monday.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 May 2026
Ongoing monitoring with periodic renewal.
—Alon Bergman, STAT, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
Noun
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The action itself is mundane, almost aggressively ordinary, yet the repetition becomes psychologically adhesive.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Harris adapted Is God Is from her play of the same name, and the theatrical spirit lives on in the film through the rhythm and repetition of the dialogue.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Mayor Taylor said the revival of the Arabian Nights parade and festival is the latest step in that path of revival.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Preppy shoes announced their revival with the buzzy boat shoe resurgence of 2024, and its formal cousin, the loafer, isn’t doing too shabby either these days.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The clinic has become known for combining high-end aesthetic treatments with destination beauty travel, particularly for international celebrity clients who return for repeat visits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The clinic has become known for combining high-end aesthetic treatments with destination beauty travel, particularly for international celebrity clients seeking privacy and repeat visits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Except the current ’90s resurgence doesn’t feel the least bit retro.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Almost half a century later, the resurgence of the LES as an artists’ hub is being shaped by small, independent galleries; artist-run nonprofits like 99Canal and the Abrons Art Center; blue-chip galleries like Perrotin; and the East Side outposts of Chelsea galleries such as Hollis Taggart.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
Noun
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After examining the replay, the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Larsson’s vocal performance on the single was commanding, and the song’s replay value was endless.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The seasonal shift is a time of rebirth and renewal, as tulips embody.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Around the perimeter of the installation, the artist placed 49 bottles of spirits, a nod to the number of days a soul hovers between death and rebirth in Buddhism.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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