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the act of renewing or state of being renewed
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something that is renewed
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Origin of renewal
Explanation
Renewal is the act or process of restoring or reviving something, giving it a fresh burst of life. It could be a forest regrowing after a fire, or a person finding new energy after a good rest. The word renewal comes from the idea of making something "new again." In nature, spring is often seen as a time of renewal, when trees sprout fresh leaves, flowers bloom, and warming temperatures lift people's spirits. Societal renewal can involve refocusing on founding principles and ideals. Urban renewal can include updating community parks, rebuilding roads, and renovating buildings, bringing new life to a city. More simply, a renewal might be an official continuation of an expired contract, law, or subscription.
Vocabulary lists containing renewal
Example Sentences
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Bone is a dynamic tissue that undergoes continuous renewal through a process called bone remodeling.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
But many residents already displaced as part of Hanoi's urban renewal drive complain they were paid below-market rates for their homes.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
According to Doctronic results released by the state last month, the AI system approved 72% of the renewal requests, escalating the rest to a doctor because of issues such as necessary lab tests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Renewal rates are higher — the 27-month plan jumps to roughly monthly-billed rates upon renewal.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
When they built the expressways and had urban renewal, they destroyed a lot of that housing and built these high-rise buildings.
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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