reborn

adjective

re·​born (ˌ)rē-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce reborn (audio)
Synonyms of rebornnext
: born again : regenerated, revived

Examples of reborn in a Sentence

she felt reborn after the Swedish massage
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But well before that, Madsen sees a big opportunity to put his name in the history books by successfully guiding the Broncos to a smooth and successful transition into the reborn Pac-12. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026 And after Clarence Clemons died in 2011, it was again reborn in honor of the late saxophonist. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026 On Sunday, deposed starter Antonio Senzatela looked reborn as a long reliever. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026 The reborn Jeep Cherokee returned as a standard hybrid — a Jeep first. Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reborn

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reborn was in 1598

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“Reborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reborn. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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reborn

adjective
re·​born (ˈ)rē-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce reborn (audio)
: born again

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