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 renewal will take the hit show through its eighth season. Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 In my experience, that’s where the better renewal conversations begin. Jennifer Schaefer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Last weekend’s Border War became the biggest spectacle since its renewal, but now MU can get back to business ahead of what promises to be a challenging SEC slate. Pj Green september 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 In much simpler terms, this nutrient-rich liquid contains growth factors, cytokines, and other proteins that act as messengers, sending signals involved in skin repair and renewal and supporting the production of collagen and elastin. Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal
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Noun
  • The story’s language is incantatory, with repetitions that echo the passing scenery.
    Anna Mebel, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson said the experience in Superman’s Fortress of Solitude is currently programmed for about 15 minutes of engagement, after which the potential for repetition emerges.
    Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
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  • There’s a dramatically prominent Angel (Taylor Scott) as well in Rivera’s drama, now in an Open Fist Theater Company revival at Atwater Village Theatre.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The announcement was made on a busy Stan upfronts alongside new shows with Rachel Griffiths, Angourie Rice and Anna Friel, and a revival for McLeod’s Daughters.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But Caminero — who is only 23 years old — was the first repeat performer, winning unanimously both times.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • What matters more is whether full-price repeat purchases, customer loyalty and local market insights can ultimately feed back into global decision-making.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The former fourth grade teacher and part-time track coach is seeing a resurgence unlike anyone else.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The acquisition comes as prints enjoy a resurgence in popularity, thanks largely to new buyers, Artnet reports.
    News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Earlier iterations did involve lines being drawn by the VAR’s replay operator, and TV viewers were sometimes shown this happening live.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Plaintiffs’ attorneys now apply it to cookies, tracking pixels and session replay tools, and courts have let many of these cases move forward.
    Lesa Seibert, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As the years passed, its crew had a front-row seat to the area's rebirth.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As the years passed, its crew had a front-row seat to the area’s rebirth.
    Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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