Definition of renewalnext
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 referendum up for a vote in November includes a 45-year initial lease term, with two additional 15-year renewal options. — Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Most of those VMware migrators are facing renewal, are due for a hardware refresh, run many sites, or need multi-tenancy. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026 If approved, the millage renewal will provide funding for the next ten years. — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 The Hunting Wives have hit their mark — and landed an early renewal. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal
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Noun
  • None of these incidents necessarily costs an account, but repetition can.
    — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • With Dru Smith sidelined by a calf strain sustained during training camp, Larsson had wound up taking repetitions at point guard, including during that preseason-opening victory over the Raptors.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • Her trip also includes Fendi’s sponsorship of W Magazine’s WYouth launch party at Saddle Ranch on Thursday night, connecting the Croissant’s revival with a new generation of fashion consumers.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • With Kontoor trading at roughly 14 times 2026 EPS estimates, Cramer said the stock offers an attractive way to capitalize on the denim revival without paying a premium valuation.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • When a signal repeats that consistently, clinical guidance tends to follow.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Let Billboard know which release will be on repeat this weekend by voting for your favorite in the poll below.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In recent years, business has also benefited from factors outside the company’s control, like a country music resurgence boosting the sale of acoustic guitars and Taylor Swift inspiring more young women to take up the instrument.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In Illinois, which claims the Monarch as the state insect, right of way commitments from Illinois energy utilities and transportation agencies have brought about a resurgence of milkweed, the monarch’s host plant.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The technology allowed the referees to communicate with the replay center about reviews, scoring changes and clock malfunctions.
    — Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The timeout gave replay officials more time to look at a potential fumble.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Those albums treated homecoming as a means of rebirth and reclamation; creole culture moves on the same wavelength but is more coy about the references.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The brand pulled out all the stops because this futuristic-looking car is bizarrely tasked with single-handedly leading Jaguar’s total automotive rebirth.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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