Synonyms for renewal
rɪˈnu əl, -ˈnyu-re·new·al

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1. renewalnoun

   A change is a passing from one state or form to another, any act or process by which a thing becomes unlike what it was before, or the unlikeness so produced; we say a change was taking place, or the change that had taken place was manifest. Mutation is a more formal word for change, often suggesting repeated or continual change; as, the mutations of fortune. Novelty is a change to what is new, or the newness of that to which a change is made; as, he was perpetually desirous of novelty. Revolution is specifically and most commonly a change of government. Variation is a partial change in form, qualities, etc., but especially in position or action; as, the variation of the magnetic needle or of the pulse. Variety is a succession of changes or an intermixture of different things, and is always thought of as agreeable. Vicissitude is sharp, sudden, or violent change, always thought of as surprising and often as disturbing or distressing; as, the vicissitudes of politics. Transition is change by passing from one place or state to another, especially in a natural, regular, or orderly way; as, the transition from spring to summer, or from youth to manhood. An innovation is a change that breaks in upon an established order or custom; as, an innovation in religion or politics. For the distinctions between the other words compare the synonyms for CHANGE, v. In the religious sense regeneration is the vital renewing of the soul by the power of the divine Spirit; conversion is the conscious and manifest change from evil to good, or from a lower to a higher spiritual state; as, in Luke xxii, 32, "when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." In popular use conversion is the most common word to express the idea of regeneration.

   Synonyms:
   alteration, change, change, conversion, diversity, innovation, mutation, novelty, regeneration, renewing, revolution, transformation, transition, transmutation, variation, variety, vicissitude

   Antonyms:
   constancy, continuance, firmness, fixedness, fixity, identity, invariability, permanence, persistence, steadiness, unchangeableness, uniformity

   Preposition:
   We have made a change for the better; the change from winter to spring; the change of a liquid to or into a gas; a change in quality; a change by absorption or oxidation.

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. reclamation, renewal, rehabilitationnoun

   the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

   Synonyms:
   rehabilitation, reclamation, replacement, replenishment, reformation, refilling

2. renewalnoun

   the act of renewing

   Synonyms:
   rehabilitation, reclamation, replacement, replenishment, refilling

3. refilling, replenishment, replacement, renewalnoun

   filling again by supplying what has been used up

   Synonyms:
   switch, alternate, reclamation, replenishment, successor, transposition, surrogate, refilling, substitution, rehabilitation, replacement, replacing, permutation, substitute

Matched Categories

1. • Filling
   • Repetition
   • Restoration

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. renewalnoun

   Synonyms:
   renovation, restoration, re-establishment, repair

2. renewalnoun

   Synonyms:
   repetition, recommencement

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. renewalnoun

   Synonyms:
   renovation, repair, restoration, redintegration, reconstruction, rejuvenation, regeneration

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "renewal":

   renovation, renewing, renew, renewals, renewed, redevelopment, renouveau, reconstruction, turnover, refurbishment, extension, revival, renewability, resourcing, replacement, rejuvenation, resumption, regeneration, rebuilding, rebuild, rollover, reappointment, rehabilitation, recovery, revitalization, refurbishing, renews

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. RENEWAL

   Synonyms:
   REconstruction with NIRStEnt or Wallstent in Angioplasty of Long Segment Coronary Disease

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1. Shania Twain:

   Dysphonia is not a singing problem. It's a voice box issue in the muscle on the voice, very different from having a nodule on the vocal cords, which I've never had. I'm lucky that I've never had that. It needs a long renewal time, and even today, I am still addressing it.

2. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   Every sunrise gifts us not just light but the opportunity for renewal and growth.

3. Ana Botella:

   This will be the biggest technological renewal ever seen in Madrid, the new lighting installation allows us to make significant progress towards becoming a smart city, which is more sustainable and, in conclusion, a more liveable city.

4. Jane E. Brody:

   Turn your midlife crisis to your own advantage by making it a time for renewal of your body and mind, rather than stand by helplessly and watch them decline.

5. May Sarton:

   I think of the trees and how simply they let go, let fall the riches of a season, how without grief (it seems) they can let go and go deep into their roots for renewal and sleep… Imitate the trees. Learn to lose in order to recover, and remember that nothing stays the same for long, not even pain, psychic pain. Sit it out. Let it all pass. Let it go.