Meaning & use
renaissance
A period of renewed interest, activity, or growth, especially in art, culture, or ideas.
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The city experienced a cultural renaissance after decades of economic decline.
Vinyl records have enjoyed a surprising renaissance among younger music fans.
A note on using this word
Capitalized as "the Renaissance," the word refers to the European revival of art and learning from the 14th to 17th centuries.
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Words with an opposite meaning
decline
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