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单词 renaissance
释义

renaissance

noun

re·​nais·​sance ˈre-nə-ˌsän(t)s How to pronounce renaissance (audio) -ˌzän(t)s How to pronounce renaissance (audio)
-ˌsäⁿs,
-ˌzäⁿs;
ˌre-nə-ˈsän(t)s How to pronounce renaissance (audio)
-ˈzän(t)s,
-ˈsäⁿs,
-ˈzäⁿs,
 chiefly British  ri-ˈnā-sᵊn(t)s
often attributive
1
capitalized
a
: the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature and by the beginnings of modern science
b
: the period of the Renaissance
c
: the neoclassical style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance
2
often capitalized : a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity
3
: rebirth, revival

Synonyms

  • belle epoque
  • belle époque
  • golden age
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Example Sentences

a book on the Renaissance the 19th-century literary renaissance that prompted people to refer to Boston as the Athens of America
Recent Examples on the Web For the most part, Auburn’s defense has adopted the bend-don’t-break identity during its renaissance over the last six-plus seasons. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 The idea of everyday clothes on a runway couture isn’t new, but their renaissance, though fledgling at the moment, feels exactly tight for our time. Laia Garcia-furtado, Vogue, 14 July 2022 The series charts Carlin’s transformation from his days as a suit-and-tie variety show guy to his embrace of his role as a counterculture spokesman, all the way through his darker late-period renaissance. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022 Rather than zeroing in on the father of her children (a second son was born in 2014), Ms. Wainwright concludes the memoir by focusing on her creative and personal renaissance of recent years. New York Times, 12 May 2022 His most recent renaissance from posh to used found Blasi switching to secondhand clothing after making a career selling Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and other top designers. Deanese Williams-harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2022 At the beginning of our streaming media renaissance, our options were pretty simple: Netflix, Hulu, maybe YouTube. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2022 But Sam's Club CEO Kathryn McLay begs to differ, saying the warehouse club chain is enjoying its own renaissance, finding a niche, and forming a clear identity separate from Walmart's and longtime rival Costco. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2022 Ahead of the film’s release, TIME caught up with Yeoh to talk about her current career renaissance, defying stereotypes, and why kindness is a superpower. Cady Lang, Time, 5 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, rebirth, from Old French renaistre to be born again, from Latin renasci, from re- + nasci to be born — more at nation

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

renaissance

noun

re·​nais·​sance ˌre-nə-ˈsäns How to pronounce renaissance (audio)
1
capitalized : the period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries marked by a fresh interest in ancient art and literature and by the beginnings of modern science
2
: the act of changing in a positive way : a period during which things are improving
The city's downtown is experiencing a renaissance.

renaissance

noun

as in millennium
a period of high artistic or cultural development the 19th-century literary renaissance that prompted people to refer to Boston as the Athens of America

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • millennium
  • golden age
  • pinnacle
  • prime
  • glory
  • zenith
  • belle epoque
  • belle époque
  • heyday
  • flower
  • peak
  • blossom
  • silver age
  • bloom
  • apex
  • climax
  • summit
  • salad days
  • meridian
  • acme
  • flush

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dark age
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