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 Devotion to the Amida Buddha is associated with a good death and rebirth in the Pure Land, a domain believed to be conducive to attaining buddhahood and enlightenment. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 The backstory The building was originally commissioned as a Gilded Age cottage back in 1874, and went through several compelling forms before its current rebirth, including a speakeasy during the Prohibition Era and the former Candlelight Inn. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth

Noun

Researching the house’s roots, Foster found Spanish, Mediterranean revival, and English influences, and the couple felt free to embrace all three.

— Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Recent projects include Gap’s handbag launch, John Hardy’s repositioning and work with Proenza Schouler on the revival of its PS1 bag.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

Despite New York’s disappointing season, quarterback Geno Smith has put together his own resurgence, entering Sunday with 1,913 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Surging oil prices have put pressure on global government bonds this year, as energy supply constraints in the Middle East raise concerns about a resurgence of inflation and more hawkish central bank policy.

— Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

Shikishima and his allies try their best to combat the extraterrestrial threat while debating whether Godzilla is worth the risk of resurrection, acknowledging that sometimes the only way to beat one kaiju is with another.

— Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
His writing explores themes of exile, dispossession, birth, and resurrection.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026