REBIRTH Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rebirth

noun

(ˌ)rē-ˈbərth

Definition of rebirth

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 The verticality of these works can be seen as an aspirational self-portrait in which destruction and rebirth are literally and metaphorically merged. — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 As the devastating consequences of the war and its aftermath became clearer, the Dutch Boy brand promoted house painting as a means of rebirth and renewal. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 The inspiration behind both the novel and the opera is the concept of the bardo, which in Tibetan Buddhism is the period between physical death and rebirth. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth

Noun

With the news that Girls is returning to HBO for a five-episode revival series, Glee is the second touchstone show from the 2010s to announce a revival in as many weeks.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Thanks to social media, the market is witnessing an unprecedented revival.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

Under the contract, Tiebreaker will offer per-show payments to Forest Hills Gardens Corporation starting at $15,500 and reaching $18,000 during the three-year final renewal term.

— Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Advertisers can now apply for an annual permit that costs $400 initially, with annual renewals costing $500.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

That unholy resurrection gives William some wicked supernatural powers to go along with his slick swordplay.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Eric Stonestreet is returning to the Dexter franchise as fellow serial killer Rapunzel, and Krysten Ritter‘s resurrection was made a bit clearer during the show’s newsy Thursday panel at New York Comic Con.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026