RENEWAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

renewal

noun

ri-ˈnü-əl

Definition of renewal

as in repetition

the act of saying or doing over again a campaign season that witnessed the endless renewal of the same stupid charges and countercharges

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Relevance

as in revival

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity roller-skating experienced a major renewal after the introduction of in-line skates

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Recent Examples of renewal Depending on the business, answering those questions may require looking at repeat purchase rate, retention, renewals, referrals, cancellations or customer lifetime value. — Joe Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The renewal request follows financial challenges at the Lincoln campus. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 According to the memo, the special rate contract between Google and Entergy provides an initial term of 20 years that will automatically renew for successive three-year terms until either party provides notice of termination or non-renewal. — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026 In February 2025, YouTube TV announced a renewal with Paramount. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal

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Noun

Yayoi Kusama, whose obsessive repetitions of dots and nets became a means of expressing infinity, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary art worldwide, died on August 14 of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo.

— Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Michelle Malkin, a gambling researcher at East Carolina University, emphasized how anticipation and rapid repetition mirror gambling mechanics.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of repetition

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

Noun

The funding bill passed by a 90-6 vote in the Senate, showing that lawmakers from both political parties want to avoid a repeat of the two historic shutdowns that occurred this past year.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Oswego avoided sending the ball near the speedy Konkey on kickoffs to prevent a repeat of last week’s scoring on a return.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeat

Noun

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

Noun

The live event has ended, but the full replay and CyberGuy Money Protection checklist are available now.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Harper was called safe on a daring steal of home off Martin, but the call was overturned by replay, ending the inning.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of replay

Noun

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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