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

Most actors in the original film reprise their roles, save for Evangelista and Edu Manzano, who plays one of Ina’s husbands. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026

David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and Mitch Pileggi reprise their roles as Fox Mulder, Dana Scully and Walter Skinner, respectively. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

Also returning to reprise his Blue Beetle role is Xolo Maridueña, who will play the superhero once again since the 2023 film, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Rupert Grint is set to reprise his iconic role as Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

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