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

2 of 2

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

Watts, Cannavale and Gravitt will reprise their roles as Nora Brannock, her husband Dean Brannock and their daughter Ellie Brannock, respectively. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

In addition, Season 1 stars Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Margo Martindale, and Isabel Gravitt will all return and reprise their respective roles. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

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