rebirth
noun
re·birth
(ˌ)rē-ˈbərth 
ˈrē-ˌbərth
1
a
: a new or second birth : metempsychosis
b
: spiritual regeneration
2
: renaissance, revival
a rebirth of nationalism
Examples of rebirth in a Sentence
the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants
a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles
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White leans on water imagery again in this episode, especially in that one big scene of death — and two of rebirth.
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Noel Murray, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The butterflies, free and unrestrained, symbolize hope, rebirth and the pursuit of freedom, creating a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds them.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In particular, 1988’s Crossing Delancey has experienced a rebirth, thanks to the romantic comedy’s recent availability on streamers and the Criterion Collection’s 4K Blu-ray release in February.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noel Murray, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The butterflies, free and unrestrained, symbolize hope, rebirth and the pursuit of freedom, creating a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds them.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In particular, 1988’s Crossing Delancey has experienced a rebirth, thanks to the romantic comedy’s recent availability on streamers and the Criterion Collection’s 4K Blu-ray release in February.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebirth. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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rebirth
noun
re·birth
(ˈ)rē-ˈbərth
1
: a new or second birth
2
: a return to importance
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