1
: the act or process of renewing : repetition
2
: the quality or state of being renewed
3
: something (such as a subscription to a magazine) renewed
4
: something used for renewing
specifically
: an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets
5
: the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority
Examples of renewal in a Sentence
The lease calls for yearly renewals.
License renewals can be done online.
You can get a 10 percent savings on subscription renewals.
High fuel prices have led to a renewal of interest in electric cars.
She uses flowers in her art as symbols of rebirth and renewal.
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For information on how to book a wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary at Disneyland Resort or other Disney destinations, visit DisneyWeddings.com.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 July 2025
Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Along the way, there have been many moments when the method of steady renewal might falter, especially when a seemingly irreplaceable part of the machine was lost.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Colbert’s contract was set to end after the coming season, perhaps explaining the timing for the decision, as negotiations for a renewal would have begun in earnest soon.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 July 2025
Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Along the way, there have been many moments when the method of steady renewal might falter, especially when a seemingly irreplaceable part of the machine was lost.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Colbert’s contract was set to end after the coming season, perhaps explaining the timing for the decision, as negotiations for a renewal would have begun in earnest soon.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for renewal
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renewal. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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renewal
noun
re·new·al
ri-ˈn(y)ü-əl 
1
: the act of renewing : the state of being renewed
2
: something renewed
3
: the rebuilding of a large area by a public authority
urban renewal
Legal Definition
renewal
noun
re·new·al
ri-ˈnü-əl, -ˈnyü-
1
: the act or process of renewing
a renewal of the copyright
2
: the quality or state of being renewed
3
: something renewed
4
: something used for renewing
specifically
: an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets
5
: the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority
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