be reborn
phrase
: 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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“Be reborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20reborn. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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