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 This is based on the cost for an adult purchasing a new season ticket, or, in the case of clubs where there are no new tickets available, the final renewal phase. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 After the vow renewal, Parton said that the affair ended up being a smaller one. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 And in the past few years, there have been signs of a renewal. Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 So imagine our surprise when that $480 renewal fee hit the ol' bank account in EARLY JULY. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal
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Noun
  • Yayoi Kusama, whose obsessive repetitions of dots and nets became a means of expressing infinity, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary art worldwide, died on August 14 of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo.
    Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Michelle Malkin, a gambling researcher at East Carolina University, emphasized how anticipation and rapid repetition mirror gambling mechanics.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Wowed Out arrives somewhat out of nowhere, following a 2020s thus far spent with the revival of My Morning Jacket after the band nearly collapsed in on itself amid the grueling tours following 2015’s The Waterfall.
    Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Local leaders hail the makeover as a turning point for storm-scarred New Orleans, reclaiming a blighted safety-net icon to drive medical innovation and economic revival across the Gulf South.
    Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Don’t expect too many repeats here; Turner bakes with the seasons, with interesting flavor combos.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The couple said store employees told them the bear appeared to be a repeat visitor and had entered the business earlier in the week.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Amid the resurgence of Japanese cinema on the international festival circuit over the past few years, one resolutely indie banner, Bitters End, has been quietly growing its profile across production, distribution and international sales.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But it’s benefited from the broader spending spree on AI data centers, fueling a resurgence in its sales and share price.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • The Video Assistant Referee recommended a review of the foul after replay showed that there had been no contact from Paredes on Embolo.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Slow-motion replays showed the Argentine striker using his hand to punch the ball past goalkeeper Peter Shilton, but the referee didn’t see the foul.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • However, critics question whether the project can catalyze the rebirth of Argentina, once one of the world’s richest countries.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • If repertory cinema is experiencing a rebirth, Asian cinema occupies a central place within it.
    José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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