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renaissance

[ren-uh-sahns, -zahns, -sahns, ren-uh-sahns, -zahns, -sahns, ri-ney-suhns] / ˌrɛn əˈsɑns, -ˈzɑns, -ˈsɑ̃s, ˈrɛn əˌsɑns, -ˌzɑns, -ˌsɑ̃s, rɪˈneɪ səns /


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“It’s always been a charming, walkable urban neighborhood with interesting architecture, but Butchertown has really had a renaissance in the last 20 years or so,” said Jay Gulick of local real-estate firm Kentucky Select Properties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Among locals, his arrival has kindled hopes of an economic renaissance, but it has also stoked controversy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

California has several renaissance fairs and similarly themed events throughout the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Many Eritrean fans had been hoping that the victory over Eswatini would lead to a renaissance of Eritrean football, but for many Eritreans the latest news has a familiar ring.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It was about the time literature was going through a bit of a renaissance, people clinging to that old adage about bedtime stories and the dreams they might bring.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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