RENEWAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

renewal

noun

ri-ˈnü-əl

Definition of renewal

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

Definition of repetition

Noun

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

Definition of revival

Noun

In the realm of celebrities, Leoni crafted a number of custom designs for Hollywood step and repeats that leaned streamlined, unfussy, and tastefully restrained—often in her go-to shades of white or black.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
But each positive screening result will require thorough follow-up, including repeat testing, further evaluation, counseling on modifiable factors (such as losing weight or improving sleep), and treatment considerations, the researchers note.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeat

Noun

Over the last five years, Hartnett has had something of a career resurgence, appearing in high-profile projects that showed far different sides of him.

— William Earl, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in socialism, from Bernie Sanders’s runs for president to the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and recently the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York mayor.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurgence

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

Definition of rebirth

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