Renaissance

Word RENAISSANCE
Character 11
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Pronunciations /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/

Definitions and meanings of "Renaissance"

What do we mean by renaissance?

A rebirth or revival. noun

The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe. noun

The period of this revival, roughly the 14th through the 16th century, marking the transition from medieval to modern times. noun

A revival of intellectual or artistic achievement and vigor. noun

The period of such a revival. noun

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Renaissance or its artistic and intellectual works and styles. adjective

Of or being the style of architecture and decoration, based on classical models, that originated in Italy in the 14th century and continued throughout Europe up to the end of the 16th century. adjective

A rebirth or revival. noun

The transition period between medieval and modern times, the Renaissance. noun

A rebirth or revival.

(historic) Alternative form of Renaissance

Synonyms and Antonyms for Renaissance

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The word "renaissance" in example sentences

‡ The term renaissance is often used to describe any revival or rediscovery. ❋ Unknown (2002)

I don't think the term renaissance is overstating it. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Hence the word "renaissance" has come to be applied to Asia's reemergence today. ❋ George Yeo (2011)

And then come the Indians, the natives people, and the music that we still today are singing in the baroque music at the end of the renaissance is a mix of this confluence of old Spain, African rhythmical and songs, and Indian influences - all this mixed together. ❋ Unknown (2010)

You know, just -- my father was what they call a renaissance man, you know, he did everything. ❋ Unknown (2001)

By the eighties, the music was becoming more popular among Mexican Americans, and "renaissance" is the word that best describes its appeal in the nineties. ❋ Unknown (1997)

Dubai's nascent art and cultural renaissance is largely due to determined individuals with boundless energy converting industrial warehouses in the Al Quoz district to art galleries, communal spaces and concert halls. ❋ Hisham Wyne (2010)

The "Republican renaissance" is nothing short of hilarious. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The only downside of Malbranque's renaissance is Bruce's strange reluctance to also find a starting space for the even more imaginatively creative Andy Reid. ❋ Louise Taylor At The Stadium Of Light (2010)

But Rabaiotti believes the city's continued renaissance is now in jeopardy. ❋ Jamie Doward (2010)

Is that enough to call it a 21st century coin renaissance? ❋ Unknown (2010)

The renaissance is described in a book, "How to Walk to School," with contributions by Arne Duncan, the U.S. secretary of education who was Chicago 's superintendent of schools, and Rahm Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff who is now running for mayor of Chicago. ❋ Byron R. Wien (2010)

Plainfield's renaissance is due in large part to his efforts. ❋ Dan (2007)

Cross Reference for Renaissance

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