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renewal

American  
[ri-noo-uhl, -nyoo-] / rɪˈnu əl, -ˈnyu- /

noun

  1. the act of renewing.

  2. the state of being renewed.

  3. an instance of this.


Other Word Forms

  • nonrenewal noun
  • self-renewal noun

Etymology

Origin of renewal

First recorded in 1675–85; renew + -al 2

Example Sentences

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The pope "wanted to see for himself what is happening in Monaco, where this movement of renewal is based on an embraced faith, and on an inclusive popular piety and devotion," he told AFP.

From Barron's

The American Medical Association CEO, Dr. John Whyte, does not support autonomous AI prescription renewals, emphasizing physician oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tehran’s streets burst with shoppers perusing markets for flowers, painted eggs and confections for their “haft-sin” table, the traditional spread of seven items symbolizing spring, renewal and prosperity.

From Los Angeles Times

The destination weddings have tapered off since Covid, but the hotel is seeing a spate of destination proposals and destination vow renewals.

From The Wall Street Journal

So they pitched the new idea to podcast network Vox when their prior contract was up for renewal.

From The Wall Street Journal