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 executive also used the high-profile gathering at the Martinez Hotel to reaffirm Canal+‘s long-term commitment to French cinema and the country’s theatrical model as negotiations loom over the renewal of the broadcaster’s agreement with film guilds to invest in French and European films.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2026
On May 13, the city council voted 7-0 to allow businesses to use their discretion in determining when to pay their Class N renewal fees, as long as payment is made within six months of their normal due date.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Off Campus scored an early season 2 renewal in February, but it's not yet confirmed whose book the next season will focus on between Logan (Cipriano), Dean (Kalyn) and Tucker (Brooks).
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Event organizers hope to spark religious renewal through the all-day prayer festival, which could be the largest such gathering in half a century.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2026
On May 13, the city council voted 7-0 to allow businesses to use their discretion in determining when to pay their Class N renewal fees, as long as payment is made within six months of their normal due date.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Off Campus scored an early season 2 renewal in February, but it's not yet confirmed whose book the next season will focus on between Logan (Cipriano), Dean (Kalyn) and Tucker (Brooks).
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Event organizers hope to spark religious renewal through the all-day prayer festival, which could be the largest such gathering in half a century.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 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
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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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Ask how the platform handles episodic memory (what happened, with replay), semantic memory grounded in the ontology (so meaning does not drift between agents) and procedural memory expressed as versioned, testable skills and MCP tools.—
Shailesh Manjrekar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Watch the official livestream replay now and immerse yourself in one of the most exciting student fashion events in the world.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
18 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 20 May. 2026.
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