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
Let this moment remind you that renewal does not come from doing more.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Victoria and David attended the wedding but were absent for the vow renewal.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
For the tech revolution to reach its potential, the forces of reform and renewal will need managers who understand the inner workings of industries like America’s insanely complex system of health care.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Its title is inspired by the poem An Earth Song by Langston Hughes, which is about renewal.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Victoria and David attended the wedding but were absent for the vow renewal.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
For the tech revolution to reach its potential, the forces of reform and renewal will need managers who understand the inner workings of industries like America’s insanely complex system of health care.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Its title is inspired by the poem An Earth Song by Langston Hughes, which is about renewal.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
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What matters is repetition, tone and what is left unsaid.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Habits are built through repetition under imperfect conditions, not through short bursts of maximal effort.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Two railway brands are shaping that revival, according to Saad.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Best Pop Vocal Album Nomination Carpenter is hoping to double up and claim repeat trophies in two pop categories at this year’s Grammys.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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To me, the 2026 Braves are a very legitimate team on paper, but the margin for error is slim, and any serious injury to any of the team’s top players will be difficult to overcome — and will likely result in a repeat of the 2025 season.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Deftones deserve to win for a great album and multimedia resurgence.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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What appear to be the beginnings of a Midwestern resurgence gives Illinois a chance to reset and get in the game along with our neighboring states.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There are no coach challenges, with all reviews being initiated by the replay official.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Read below for a replay and highlights from Saturday as the Texas Longhorns beat the Georgia Bulldogs.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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The backstabbing gives the show its spiky, durable spine—but its belief in individual people’s potential, its love of adventure, its obsession with redemption, reclamation, and rebirth?—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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This is a rebirth — one that asks you to release outdated attachments and step into a version of yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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