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renaissances

/rɪˈneɪsənsɪz/ /rɪˈneɪzənsɪz/

Meanings
noun
A rebirth or revival.

Examples :

"After a period of decline, many small towns are experiencing renaissances as people seek a slower pace of life. "
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Illustration revival

revival noun

/ɹɪˈvaɪvəl/

The act of reviving, or the state of being revived

"After a long illness, the student's academic revival was evident in his improved grades. "

Illustration classical

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

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renaissance noun

/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/

A rebirth or revival.

"After years of decline, the town experienced a renaissance with the opening of new businesses and cultural centers. "

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rediscovering verb

/ˌriːdɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/ /ˌriːdəˈskʌvərɪŋ/

To discover again; especially something previously lost or forgotten.

"She rediscovered her faith in religion."

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historic noun

/(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/

A history, a non-fiction account of the past.

"The school's historic collection of student artwork showcases decades of creativity. "

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experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

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occurred verb

/əˈkɜːd/ /əˈkɝd/

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

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throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

Illustration reimagining

reimagining verb

/ˌriːɪˈmædʒɪnɪŋ/ /ˌriːɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/

To imagine or conceive something in a new way

"The classic TV series is completely reimagined in the new version."

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rebirth noun

/ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/

Reincarnation; new birth subsequent to one's first.

"After a difficult period at school, Sarah felt a rebirth in her confidence. "

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literature noun

/ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.tʃɚ/

The body of all written works.

"The school library's literature collection includes novels, poems, and short stories. "

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "