as in millennium
a period of high artistic or cultural development
the 19th-century literary renaissance that prompted people to refer to Boston as the Athens of America
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Recent Examples of renaissance
From La Paz to Algiers, these seven cities are leading the high-flying public transit renaissance.
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Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
It’s been around since 1905 but has seen a renaissance, with interest growing incrementally over the last 10 years.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2025
Controlling owner Mark Walter, chief executive officer of the financial services firm Guggenheim Partners, oversaw this latest renaissance.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The Lions have enjoyed an exhilarating renaissance which has mirrored their city’s.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
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Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
It’s been around since 1905 but has seen a renaissance, with interest growing incrementally over the last 10 years.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2025
Controlling owner Mark Walter, chief executive officer of the financial services firm Guggenheim Partners, oversaw this latest renaissance.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The Lions have enjoyed an exhilarating renaissance which has mirrored their city’s.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for renaissance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renaissance
Noun
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Yet, there’s already a sense that this new millennium is collapsing.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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Around two millennia ago, this area was a lake where warriors would throw these items, likely as votive offerings, after battle.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Based on Trump's promises made and promises kept on First Amendment issues, religious liberty advocates can rest assured: this is the dawn of a golden age for religious freedom in America.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The golden age of Italian film served as a major influence—specifically the Cinecittà studio and the works of Luchino Visconti and Frederico Fellini.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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Despite a tumultuous 2024, when the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton CEO lost over $50 billion and dropped from the pinnacle of the world's wealthiest, Arnault's fortunes have soared in 2025, adding approximately $22.9 billion to his net worth so far this year, according to the index.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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And for those chosen, the work at the White House for a year or two is often a huge opportunity to dive into the pinnacle of foreign policy management.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Renaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renaissance. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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