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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The Eixample district is seeing a rebirth with ‘super-blocks’ composed of pedestrianized zones to counter the pollution caused by traffic.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
What happened to the great rebirth of American manufacturing?
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
The movies deal with the specter of obsolescence — but also its happy twin, rebirth.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 June 2026
Obringer said East is a sign of new life and rebirth, and selecting a house on East Boulevard was intentional.
—Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
What happened to the great rebirth of American manufacturing?
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
The movies deal with the specter of obsolescence — but also its happy twin, rebirth.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 June 2026
Obringer said East is a sign of new life and rebirth, and selecting a house on East Boulevard was intentional.
—Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebirth. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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