renewal

[ri-noo-uh l, -nyoo-]

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noun

the act of renewing.
the state of being renewed.
an instance of this.

Origin of renewal

First recorded in 1675–85; renew + -al²

Related formsnon·re·new·al, nounself-re·new·al, noun

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Examples from the Web for renewal

Contemporary Examples

Set among the vacant houses of suburban New Mexico, the film offers a bleak perspective on the possibility of growth and renewal.
After The Fall: Introducing The Anti-Villain
Rich Goldstein
December 21, 2014
Discretionary spending comes up every year for renewal; the biggest-ticket item in that category is the defense budget.
Our Mindless Government Is Heading for a Spending Disaster
Nick Gillespie
April 10, 2014
And that tells you about 2009: this was to be the tour of renewal for Armstrong.
‘The Armstrong Lie,’ Alex Gibney’s Portrait of Lance as a Liar
Thomas Flynn
November 9, 2013
Yet, his personal efforts to garner support for the renewal of negotiations suggest he is serious about the current peace process.
Can Netanyahu Deliver a Two-State Solution?
Leila Hilal, Joshua Haber
August 14, 2013
Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.
Will Syria Still Exist a Year From Today?
Janine di Giovanni
May 7, 2013

Historical Examples

My fellow Americans, you, too, must play your part in our renewal.
United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches
Various
Nat was waiting in the doorway for a renewal of hostilities, if any such there were to be.
The Fortune Hunter
Louis Joseph Vance
You should go, see Von Brent, and get a renewal of the option.
A Woman Intervenes
Robert Barr
We derive the renewal of our blood and juices, which are constantly exhausting, from the substances converted into food.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,
Mary Eaton
Emily's next question, naturally, concerned the renewal of that mortgage.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for renewal

renewal

noun

the act of renewing or state of being renewed
something that is renewed

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Word Origin and History for renewal

n.

1680s, from renew + -al (2). Specific meaning "urban redevelopment" is from 1965, American English. Earlier noun was simply renew (early 15c.).

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Examples from the Web for renewal

Contemporary Examples

Set among the vacant houses of suburban New Mexico, the film offers a bleak perspective on the possibility of growth and renewal.

Discretionary spending comes up every year for renewal; the biggest-ticket item in that category is the defense budget.

And that tells you about 2009: this was to be the tour of renewal for Armstrong.

Yet, his personal efforts to garner support for the renewal of negotiations suggest he is serious about the current peace process.

Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.

Historical Examples

My fellow Americans, you, too, must play your part in our renewal.

Nat was waiting in the doorway for a renewal of hostilities, if any such there were to be.

You should go, see Von Brent, and get a renewal of the option.

We derive the renewal of our blood and juices, which are constantly exhausting, from the substances converted into food.

Emily's next question, naturally, concerned the renewal of that mortgage.

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Word Origin and History for renewal

n.

Origin of renewal