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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There's a lot of talk — both in the music and from you — about the idea of rebirth and having parts of you die to get to a place where you can be reborn.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
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In many cultures, fall is a symbol of death and rebirth.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Michael McDermott, founder of the new Chi-Chi's and son of one of the original chain's co-founders, said the brand's rebirth is about honoring its legacy while keeping pace with how American tastes have evolved since 2004.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
The Full Moon in your sign on October 6th feels like a personal rebirth, one that’s been building since the solar eclipse in Aries back on March 29th.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
In many cultures, fall is a symbol of death and rebirth.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Michael McDermott, founder of the new Chi-Chi's and son of one of the original chain's co-founders, said the brand's rebirth is about honoring its legacy while keeping pace with how American tastes have evolved since 2004.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebirth. Accessed 19 Oct. 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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