be reincarnated
idiom
: to be born again with a different body after death
—sometimes used figuratively
The old mill is being reincarnated as a condominium complex.
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Since 2011, the last time the Dalai Lama issued a major statement on the question of succession and reaffirmed his authority to determine whether he will be reincarnated, Beijing has repeatedly publicized its intentions to install a rival Dalai Lama when the current one dies.
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Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
In fact, dogs are the only animal that can be reincarnated as a human in their next life, so all other animals must pass through a life as a dog before reaching a human rebirth.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Aug. 2025
Before Paytas knew it, her name began trending on social media sites with fans theorizing that the late Queen of England would be reincarnated as her daughter.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 July 2025
The Dalai Lama, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism, ahead of his 90th birthday, stated that he would be reincarnated after his death and that no one can interfere with the succession process.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 July 2025
China has reacted to the announcement from the Dalai Lama that he will be reincarnated after his death and a successor will be appointed.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Some interpretations of Jewish religious texts contend that up to four souls can be reincarnated in one body.
—Rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
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Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
In fact, dogs are the only animal that can be reincarnated as a human in their next life, so all other animals must pass through a life as a dog before reaching a human rebirth.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Aug. 2025
Before Paytas knew it, her name began trending on social media sites with fans theorizing that the late Queen of England would be reincarnated as her daughter.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 July 2025
The Dalai Lama, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism, ahead of his 90th birthday, stated that he would be reincarnated after his death and that no one can interfere with the succession process.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 July 2025
China has reacted to the announcement from the Dalai Lama that he will be reincarnated after his death and a successor will be appointed.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Some interpretations of Jewish religious texts contend that up to four souls can be reincarnated in one body.
—Rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
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“Be reincarnated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20reincarnated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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