the period of European history marking the waning of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world: usually considered as beginning in Italy in the 14th century
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the Renaissance in American English
1.
the great revival of art, literature, and learning in Europe in the 14th, 15th, and 16th cent., based on classical sources: it began in Italy and spread gradually to other countries and marked the transition from the medieval world to the modern
2.
the period of this revival
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Examples of 'the Renaissance' in a sentence
the Renaissance
Crouching nearer the boxes Rebecca reaches in the first box and takes out a history of the Renaissance.
Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)
That these features are derived from the Renaissance is merely a matter for purists.
Malcolm, John GOTHIC PURSUIT (2002)
`It's supposed to be the most beautiful of all the Renaissance palaces in Rome,' I said, looking up at the vast faade of the palazzo.
Edward Docx THE CALLIGRAPHER (2002)
We took him everywhere... Golden Gate Park, the Renaissance Faire... and the zoo.