CultureJuly 17, 2026

reprise

/rɪˈpriːz/

Definition

A recurrence, renewal, or return of something that previously existed or was popular.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'reprendre,' meaning 'to take back.' It entered English through Middle French to describe the act of repeating or resuming something.

In the news

The word refers to the return of the magazine 'The Face' to newsstands. The author emphasizes that this comeback is a fresh, modern revival rather than a simple repetition of the past.

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