anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü How to pronounce anew (audio)
-ˈnyü
1
: for an additional time : again
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew on film

Examples of anew in a Sentence

He demonstrated anew that he's not a good leader. These problems must be dealt with anew. The process begins anew each spring. The poem has been translated anew for this new book.
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The Golden Globe Awards started anew on Monday with the nominations for its 82nd annual ceremony, marking the first time the celebration isn’t under the guidance of the former non-profit Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Advertisement The prospect of reimagining another blank slate and starting anew is enticing for the creative force. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 Travel-thwarting lake effect snow bands developed anew downwind of the Great Lakes in northeast Ohio, far northwest Pennsylvania and western New York and parts of northwest New York on Sunday, generating fresh accumulations and burying some locations in feet of the white stuff. Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024 The influence of your modern ruler, Pluto, adds depth, encouraging you to let go of old emotional patterns within your personal life and start anew. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anew 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English of newe, from Old English of nīwe, from of + nīwe new

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anew was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

anew

adverb
1
: over again : for another time
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew as a movie

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