reborn

adjective

re·​born (ˌ)rē-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce reborn (audio)
Synonyms of rebornnext
: born again : regenerated, revived

Examples of reborn in a Sentence

she felt reborn after the Swedish massage
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Its final transformation came in 1991, when the grand Regency-era structure was reborn as a luxury hotel, followed by a lavish 2014 restoration involving more than 300 plasterers, embroiderers, and crystal specialists, among other artisans. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 The Rockies’ top trading chip is reborn reliever Antonio Senzatela. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 When the theater group declared bankruptcy in 2025 – despite a fundraising campaign and donations from Cal Shakes alumni like Zendaya – the nonprofit Siesta Valley Foundation took over operations, resulting in this year’s reborn festivities. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 And that’s kind of the center of what’s being reborn as a new cultural corridor called the East Bank right now. AFAR Media, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reborn

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reborn was in 1598

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“Reborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reborn. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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reborn

adjective
re·​born (ˈ)rē-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce reborn (audio)
: born again

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