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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While Leo Baekeland could never have predicted that Bakelite would be reincarnated in the 21st century as a star player in luxury jewelry, thanks to the eyes and hands of Davis and his artisans, Bakelite is making jewelry history. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 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. 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

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“Be reincarnated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20reincarnated. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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