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anew

American  
[uh-noo, uh-nyoo] / əˈnu, əˈnyu /

adverb

  1. over again; again; once more.

    to play the tune anew.

  2. in a new form or manner.

    to write the story anew.
anew British  
/ əˈnjuː /

adverb

  1. over again; once more

  2. in a different way; afresh

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of anew

before 1000; Middle English onew, of newe; a- 2 ), Old English of niowe, probably modeled on Old French de neuf; replacing Old English edniwe once more

Example Sentences

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Adults can forget how magical Christmas is for children—until you see nieces and nephews experience that magic anew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I suspect you will feel greatly relieved and experience life anew.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

“Of course I hope that Cabimas could be reborn anew as a petroleum center,” said Quintero.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Meeting Dominique Pelicot - 19 years old, handsome and just as bruised by a tough upbringing - had provided her with a chance to start anew.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Moss felt the gloved hands run over his chest, down his sides, and then his shirt was lifted up, exposing his stomach to everyone, and he felt shame and terror rush through him anew.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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