renascent

American

[ri-nas-uhnt, -nay-suhnt] / rɪˈnæs ənt, -ˈneɪ sənt /

adjective

being reborn; springing again into being or vigor.

a renascent interest in Henry James.

renascent British

/ rɪˈnæsənt, -ˈneɪ- /

adjective

becoming active or vigorous again; reviving

renascent nationalism

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Etymology

Origin of renascent

1720–30; < Latin renāscent- (stem of renāscēns ), present participle of renāscī. See Renaissance, -ent

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renascent

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's attendance has been widely welcomed, as Germany's renascent Jewish community has been shaken by a surge in antisemitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza.

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2023

He then took up acoustic, which he plied on the renascent Seattle jazz scene in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2022

A statement from Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government said Goncz had "served the renascent Hungarian democracy to the best of his knowledge for ten years."

From US News ● Oct. 6, 2015

Giddy Mets fans will watch their renascent team play wherever the announcers are.

From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2015

Aye, I shall leave this world with my eyes fixed upon the radiant vision of renascent Gaul!

From The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres by Eugène Sue

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