Meaning & use
Reprises
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Repeated performances or occurrences of something, especially a piece of music, a role, or an earlier action.
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The musical's finale features reprises of the show's most memorable songs.
The actor's reprises of his signature role delighted longtime fans of the franchise.
A note on using this word
Can also function as a verb, 'reprise,' meaning to repeat or resume, especially a theatrical or musical role.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Repeats or resumes a role, performance, or action.
She reprises her Oscar-winning role in the sequel.
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