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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
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This London Fashion Week has been about return and renewal - as two of Britain's biggest designers showcased their spring/summer 2027 designs.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Neuroregeneration refers to the repair, renewal, or regrowth of nerve cells and their connections.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
The same is true for many other organizations, including the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation, whose status as an accreditor is now up for renewal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Law calls the BioCharger a “one-stop shop” for cellular renewal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The transformation of matter into energy in the cell is an ever-flowing process, one of nature’s cycles of renewal, like a wheel endlessly turning.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
There’s been some discourse about the art of the slow burn and how the pacing has changed in an era of short episode orders and unpredictable renewals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Coincidentally, in 1972 the FCC license renewals of two profitable Florida TV stations were challenged by rival groups charging failed “public interest” obligations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The FCC ordered licence renewals for the Disney-owned ABC stations in April.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
As for getting licensed in other states, MacDonald said it would involve hours of paper work and cost about $90,000 to get a license in every state, with periodic renewals required.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
There was even something to look forward to when school started— renewals of old feuds and friendships, weeks of learning again what one half forgot in the long summer.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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