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 comes a day after the show’s season finale, which saw Horgan’s character, Alex, at a crossroads both personally and professionally. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026 My work examines how hormonal and metabolic signals influence bone renewal. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026 Under the contract, Tiebreaker will offer per-show payments to Forest Hills Gardens Corporation starting at $15,500 and reaching $18,000 during the three-year final renewal term. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Advertisers can now apply for an annual permit that costs $400 initially, with annual renewals costing $500. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal
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Noun
  • This series features a lot of internal rhymes and repetitions, often in place of more thoughtful or meaningful explorations of its core ideas.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The beauty of the record lies in how these loops slowly diffract over their runtime, becoming subtly reformed over each repetition.
    — Henry Ivry, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Researching the house’s roots, Foster found Spanish, Mediterranean revival, and English influences, and the couple felt free to embrace all three.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Recent projects include Gap’s handbag launch, John Hardy’s repositioning and work with Proenza Schouler on the revival of its PS1 bag.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Not the first time This week, police said another 15-year-old, who is a repeat juvenile offender, carjacked someone at a gas station in the 2300-block of Harford Road.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And if no one manages to form a coalition, there will be repeat elections next year.
    — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Despite New York’s disappointing season, quarterback Geno Smith has put together his own resurgence, entering Sunday with 1,913 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Surging oil prices have put pressure on global government bonds this year, as energy supply constraints in the Middle East raise concerns about a resurgence of inflation and more hawkish central bank policy.
    — Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • As a replay of the injury was shown on Fox’s broadcast, Brady couldn’t help but share a genuine reaction.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • And now that date represents another birthday of sorts, a rebirth.
    — LaShae D. Rolle, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Prime Minister’s office has been held by Israelis of Eastern European descent (Ashkenazi) since the rebirth of the Jewish state in 1948.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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