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 That’s why, according to sources at The Sun, Brooklyn and Peltz will henceforth publicly celebrate the date of their vow renewal—which took place in August 2025, without his family present—as their wedding anniversary. Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026 The vertical integration model allows Ashland Greene to adjust its outreach timing, renewal offer structure, and leasing priorities without coordinating through an outside management relationship. Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Yet Israel’s immediate reaction to the deal was the renewal of intense bombing in Gaza and the death of more than a dozen people, which prompted a rebuke from Mladenov. Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Across the state, homeowners are facing higher premiums, policy non-renewals, and fewer coverage options as insurers reduce exposure in wildfire-prone and other high-risk areas. James Ward, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal
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Noun
  • Nothing is overly emphasized, but viewers who know the visual language of the show will recognize the repetition, like the second half of a rhyming couplet that completes this section of the story.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Early engines were still relatively easy to influence with obvious signals like keyword repetition, metadata, and submission tactics.
    Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • The revival serves as a continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired for four seasons from 2007 to 2012.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Now, New Radicals have had yet another revival, this time by their own hand.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Coneflowers bloom from mid-summer through fall, and deadheading will encourage repeat blooms.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Tonight, the show features a repeat of a previous guest’s stint.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • On Martha’s Vineyard, which has come under recent siege by lone star ticks, hunting is having a resurgence.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley.
    Luisa Yanez August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Additionally, both Sunday’s women’s finals and key replays will air on NBC, which can be streamed online for free via DirecTV’s five-day trial and Fubo’s five-day trial.
    Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At the time of the caution, the top-10 stage finishing order will be determined using all available resources, including scoring loops and video replay — similar to how stage points are awarded.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sure, Tony goes through yet another rebirth cycle, (as does every hero in their origin story film), but the film’s cheekiness makes that trope feel fresh and fun once again.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Tending to a garden takes resilience and consistency — both of which Young The Giant demonstrates through an era of rebirth and pushes listeners to practice.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

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

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