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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2
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
Meanwhile, 192 of the 489 characters appear on a series that has been renewed while 96 are on shows that are still awaiting word on renewal or cancellation.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The renewals arrive in the wake of a local-TV ratings boom, as FDSN enjoyed an 18% improvement in MLB deliveries over the course of the regular season.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The series secured an early renewal from Netflix, as Season 3 will enter production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The renewal will continue the existing millage rate.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The renewals arrive in the wake of a local-TV ratings boom, as FDSN enjoyed an 18% improvement in MLB deliveries over the course of the regular season.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The series secured an early renewal from Netflix, as Season 3 will enter production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The renewal will continue the existing millage rate.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
Noun
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The repetition of that mythic version has buttressed the belief that the fight for American independence was an event somehow separate from world history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Recurring gags, like one with Madonna suddenly falling asleep mid-sentence, are surprising and therefore funny the first time they’re rolled out, and then less surprising and therefore less funny with each repetition.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories That’s just the top of the list of reboots and revivals in the works.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As for other links, Trachtenberg hopes that the potential for more sightings will encourage repeat viewings of Badlands.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Not exactly the recipe for a repeat playoff trip.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Another example would be the resurgence of Christian Louboutins, the fire-truck-red stilettos once synonymous with 2000s power dressing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The song has experienced a resurgence thanks to the TikTok challenge, where two people stand back to back, with one person lip-synching the 4 Non Blondes song while the other sings Minaj's rap from her 2012 track.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Watch the replay above or tap here.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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After a replay review, Bane was ejected from the game after being assessed both a technical foul and a flagrant foul for his transgression.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During the hourlong conversation with Billboard’s Leila Cobo, the Puerto Rican artist opened up about his personal and professional rebirth, his latest album Lamento en Baile, and God’s purpose for him.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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For 10 years, that desire has powered the rebirth of democratic socialism, driven by millennials and zoomers who can’t afford the milestones of adult life as easily as their parents did.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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