rebirth

noun

(ˌ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
Definition of rebirthnext
as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles

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Recent Examples of rebirth Dickey addressed various topics, from whether new statues might appear around Albertsons Stadium to potential Pac-12 members, from the rebirth of baseball to concession stand options. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2025 The mall isn’t the only area where economic rebirth is happening, Bonta said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025 Rebellion, transformation and rebirth are some of the themes reflected in her work. — Daniel Wine, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025 The business’s rebirth also comes at a politically divisive time following a wave of anti-drag legislation, both in Florida and across the country. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rebirth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
  1. revival
  2. resurgence
  3. renewal
  4. resurrection
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  • The music endows the revival with a fluidity that is made all the more haunting by the otherworldly echoes of Peter Rice’s sound design.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Its special effects budget might have been little more than peanuts and later episodes veered into campy silliness but nevertheless, the series had a devoted family following in its three-season, 83-episode existence from 1965-1968 and a healthy revival in syndication.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of revival
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  • It’s been a remarkable rise for Thompson, who has played seven seasons in the majors but who spent all of 2024 in Triple-A. Thompson acknowledged that the past couple of years have been a struggle, but said his spring resurgence hasn’t been a result of any dramatic adjustments.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The couple's experience comes amid a resurgence in post-pandemic air travel, particularly for families.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of resurgence
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  • Every note played, every dance performed, and every moment shared felt like a tribute to hope, prosperity, and renewal.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Many of us wrote to the State Land Board in support of his continued tenure of the property when the lease was up for renewal, but in the end, a competing bid won out, discounting 25 years of exemplary management.
    — DP Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of renewal
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  • Get the Recipe 07 of 16 Resurrection Rolls These old-fashioned sweet rolls are perfect for making with kiddos during the Easter season, as it is meant to tell the story of Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Orion faced years of delays when NASA’s Constellation program was canceled, before finding resurrection as part of Artemis.
    — Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of resurrection

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