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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David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
This is a rebirth — one that asks you to release outdated attachments and step into a version of yourself.
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Other factors—such as the constant scaffolding that shrouded both locations, some inventory challenges, the slowdown in tourism after covid and the rebirth of Soho’s retail scene—also weighed on Pizzurro’s decision to close the shop.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
In 2026, a new slate of music documentaries promises to do just that, spotlighting artists at moments of transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
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David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
This is a rebirth — one that asks you to release outdated attachments and step into a version of yourself.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Other factors—such as the constant scaffolding that shrouded both locations, some inventory challenges, the slowdown in tourism after covid and the rebirth of Soho’s retail scene—also weighed on Pizzurro’s decision to close the shop.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
In 2026, a new slate of music documentaries promises to do just that, spotlighting artists at moments of transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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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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