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

Bullock and Kidman reprise their roles as midnight margarita-sipping witches for the sequel, now guiding the next generation (played by new cast members Joey King and Maisie Williams) through the complications of making magic. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Will anyone from the original A Different World series reprise their role? — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

The actor also reprised the character for six episodes of Heroes Reborn. — Megan Vick, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

While Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson and Billie Lourd are among those reprising their roles for the anthology’s 13th season, some notable names aren’t on the cast list. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

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