Synonyms of reprise

reprise 1 of 2

noun

ri-ˈprēz 

as in repeat

the act of saying or doing over again

his second marriage turned out to be a reprise of the first one: equally disastrous, simply shorter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repeat
• repetition
• replay
• iteration
• renewal
• replication
• reiteration
• redo
• duplication
• reduplication
• recitation
• rerun
• rehearsal
• rebroadcast

reprise

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verb

ri-ˈprīz 

1

as in to summarize

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

the prosecutor's closing statement effectively reprised the case against the defendant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarize
• outline
• recapitulate
• recap
• abstract
• encapsulate
• brief
• boil down
• digest
• consolidate
• sum up
• epitomize
• wrap up
• synopsize
• shorten
• condense
• cut back
• curtail
• shrink
• abridge
• downsize
• simplify
• streamline
• concentrate
• essentialize
• decoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen
• elongate
• expand
• supplement
• amplify
• enlarge (on or upon)
• protract
• elaborate (on or upon)

2

as in to repeat

to make or do again

let us not reprise the stupid mistakes we made last time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repeat
• replicate
• renew
• remake
• reiterate
• duplicate
• redo
• recreate
• reenact
• reduplicate
• reinvent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reprise

Noun

The film, which sees Pitt reprise his Oscar-winning role as Hollywood stuntman Cliff Booth, ultimately came in at approximately two hours and 20 minutes. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

The series will see stars Constance Wu and Henry Golding reprise their roles as lovebirds Rachel Chu and Nick Young; Ronny Chieng as Nick’s cousin Eddie Cheng and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as the hard-to-please Young family matriarch, Eleanor. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Stewart then pocketed millions of dollars for reprising his role in multiple Star Trek films. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2026

Recently, Ryan reprised her role as Thalia in Mickey Mouse Funhouse and returned as Cake in the Adventure Time spinoff Fionna and Cake. — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

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