be reborn
idiom
: to be born again : to become alive again after death
The phoenix is a mythical bird that is reborn from its own ashes.
—often used figuratively to describe something that becomes active or popular againAfter years of renovations and improvements, the city has been reborn as a tourist destination.
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One of the spaces will be reborn as a new concept with boba and more.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
The Spinners, formerly the Short-Season Single-A affiliate of the Red Sox, will be reborn as a member of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
One of the country’s most prominent cinemas has been demolished, though sources say it will soon be reborn.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Reflect on what must die and what is ready to be reborn.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
The Spinners, formerly the Short-Season Single-A affiliate of the Red Sox, will be reborn as a member of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
One of the country’s most prominent cinemas has been demolished, though sources say it will soon be reborn.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Reflect on what must die and what is ready to be reborn.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for be reborn
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“Be reborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20reborn. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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