Renaissance
11 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A revival or renewed interest in something, particularly in art, literature, or culture. Capitalised, it refers to the historical period of European cultural rebirth from the 14th to 17th century.
“The city is experiencing a cultural renaissance with new galleries and theatres opening.”
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Contains three E's and three N's; challenging letter pattern with -ANCE ending
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