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 Shanghai chapter at the Long Museum features three towering titanium sculptures, over 30 feet tall, symbolizing birth, growth and rebirth. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Whereas the poem ends with order restored, the film leaves history caught in an endless cycle of collapse, rebirth and forgetting. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Which might be a little over the top but such was the emotional impact of the defeat, a rebirth of some description was demanded. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 19 July 2026 In January, the long-lasting carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) and the delicate, early-blooming snowdrop (Galanthus) symbolize admiration and rebirth. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth

Noun

Absent from our 2026 music festival bingo card was a revival (of sorts) of the defunct El Dorado County fave Hangtown Music Festival, Lazarus’ing this year as the Hangtime Music Festival.

— Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
For whisky lovers, head to the Port of Leith Distillery for a glimpse into Edinburgh’s whisky revival.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

On Martha’s Vineyard, which has come under recent siege by lone star ticks, hunting is having a resurgence.

— Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley.

— Luisa Yanez August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Moments of restoration continue at the resort’s spa, where treatments are rooted in relaxation, renewal and self-care.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
With the feds having signed off, the thinking around CBS was that the sports division could get back to working to hash out a renewal with the NFL.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026