rebirth
noun
re·birth
(ˌ)rē-ˈbərth 
ˈrē-ˌbərth
1
a
: a new or second birth : metempsychosis
b
: spiritual regeneration
2
: renaissance, revival
a rebirth of nationalism
Examples of rebirth in a Sentence
the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants
a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles
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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.
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This party needs a rebirth to stand for the working class.
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This is a rebirth of identity, self-image, and personal goals.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Aug. 2025
This party needs a rebirth to stand for the working class.
—Ally Goelz, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
This is a rebirth of identity, self-image, and personal goals.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
That tension — between death and rebirth — is what the book explores.
—Kristen McGuiness, People.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebirth
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebirth. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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rebirth
noun
re·birth
(ˈ)rē-ˈbərth
1
: a new or second birth
2
: a return to importance
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