RENEWAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

renewal

noun

ri-ˈnü-əl

Definition of renewal

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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Relevance

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 latest renewal of this decades-old rivalry loses some of its luster because of injuries on both sides — and particularly to the Yankees (54-42). — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Thursday’s casting news comes on the heels of the renewal of Prime Video’s adaptation of Fortune’s debut novel Every Summer After. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 Dello Stritto's replacement plate was initially mailed by the office as part of her registration renewal, per the outlet. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 July 2026 But history is being deployed for the present day purpose of alliance-building and democratic renewal in a politically challenging time. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal

Noun

His 45- to 60-minute workouts combine high-repetition weight training with hundreds of core exercises designed to maintain strength, mobility and muscle tone while avoiding unnecessary bulk.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
The scene comes right after Odysseus’ encounter with the Cyclops, another enormous man-eating creature, and Nolan wanted to avoid the repetition.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of repetition

Noun

The event felt less like a corporate meeting than like a weekly revival—part standup set, part science fair, part sermon, all of it fuelled by keg beer.

— Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
The spectacle is also fueling a cultural revival for classic literature in a way that academics have rarely seen before.

— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

These clutch wallets accompanied Vaccarello’s step-and-repeat of suits that comprised the opening eight looks–a nod to the 60th anniversary of the Le Smoking, one of the house’s most revolutionary contributions to the industry.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Wednesday is a repeat of these temperatures, but without passing clouds to provide some shaded relief.

— Sean Macaday July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Noun

Coal’s resurgence Energy demand is a big part of why coal has made an unexpected comeback, despite its costs.

— Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Certainly not most people, including this critic and presumably Duff herself, who comes across as more than just a bit in awe of the resurgence in her career after many years out of the white-hot celebrity spotlight.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Outside, the celebratory scene replays, almost bittersweet, as the voice of director Wash Westmoreland commands the cameras and his ensemble, now thoroughly in young adulthood, from an invisible space across the room.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
The stadium announcer did not provide any guidance, and the big screen did not show the replay.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

Definition of replay

Noun

Oddly, the fire ushered in a new era for Dan Tana’s — a rebirth, even.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
In January, the long-lasting carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) and the delicate, early-blooming snowdrop (Galanthus) symbolize admiration and rebirth.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Definition of rebirth

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