renewal

[ri-noo-uhl, -nyoo-]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of renewal¹

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

Example Sentences

The ad stated: "Our most advanced LED mask for deeper skin renewal".

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Latin America is rediscovering that sound economics isn’t only compatible with democracy, but also essential to its renewal.

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If a lease expires with no renewal, the plot can be resold and reused.

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“The renewal is a win for audiences, for Comedy Central and for all our programming partners. We’re proud to support Jon and the extraordinary news team.”

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National renewal: The country must be reinvigorated from its decadence by a kind of shock therapy; this trait is a function of an exaggerated nostalgia and a hatred of the present.

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Related Words

• rebirth 
• regeneration 
• rejuvenation 
• restoration 
• resumption 
• revitalization 
• revival