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renaissance

Pronunciation: [rəˈneɪsɑːns]

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Learn how to use renaissance in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “history”

(noun) a period in Europe during the 14th to the 17th century when there was a great interest in art, science, and culture. It was like a big burst of creativity and new ideas that changed how people lived and thought.

Example

The Renaissance was a time when artists like Leonardo da Vinci created amazing works of art.

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The lack of new ideas during the dark ages made the Renaissance seem far away.

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What were some important inventions that came from the Renaissance?

Context: “revival”

(noun) a time when something old becomes new again, like when old styles, ideas, or traditions come back into fashion or are used in new ways. Think of it as breathing new life into something that had been forgotten.

Example

There was a renaissance in the fashion industry with retro styles becoming popular again.

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The trend didn't create a renaissance; it quickly faded away without any interest.

Example

Can you think of any recent renaissance in music genres?

How to pronounce renaissance

Pronunciation: [rəˈneɪsɑːns]

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