RENASCENCE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

renascence

noun

Definition of renascence

as in renaissance

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Noun

Winkler’s role in Scream was the beginning of a new renaissance in his career.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Some Springfield residents saw the arrival of Haitian nationals as a driving force behind the city’s economic renaissance.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of renaissance

Noun

Wowed Out arrives somewhat out of nowhere, following a 2020s thus far spent with the revival of My Morning Jacket after the band nearly collapsed in on itself amid the grueling tours following 2015’s The Waterfall.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Local leaders hail the makeover as a turning point for storm-scarred New Orleans, reclaiming a blighted safety-net icon to drive medical innovation and economic revival across the Gulf South.

— Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of revival

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Once a backdrop for harrowing rescues during Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ long-shuttered Charity Hospital is poised for rebirth as Louisiana marks the storm’s 21st anniversary.

— Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
However, critics question whether the project can catalyze the rebirth of Argentina, once one of the world’s richest countries.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebirth

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Syria’s leaders are now positioning the country to benefit from a resurgence of regional turmoil.

— Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Styles embraced the boat shoe resurgence for the second day in a row with Prada’s Shuffle antiqued leather lace shoes, a slim, dark brown leather style with an almond toe, minimalist leather lacing and a vintage finish.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of resurgence

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The BioCharger is a noninvasive wellness device that uses four key technologies — PEMF, frequencies, Tesla coils and noble gas light — to mimic natural atmospheric energies and promote cellular regeneration.

— Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The Targeted Compression supports blood flow while the Infrared Energy works to accelerate healing and cellular regeneration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of regeneration

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The venue is among a group of local exhibition landmarks, including Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome, Glendale’s Alex and Westwood’s Village, whose resurrections as first-run movie houses has generated a surge of civic optimism.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Her cycle of resurrections, the highs and lows, didn’t seem to change her much over the years, even as the highs garnered her over half a billion dollars.

— Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

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