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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Debuting in 2018, the streaming series follows an ordinary man reborn as a powerful slime in a fantastical world. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 The reborn locations, in Palo Alto and San Ramon, were separate franchises from the others that were closed down, according to Shaylee Valladares, shift lead manager at the Palo Alto Sprinkles location. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026 Eventually, a corner convenience store on Riverfront Boulevard was bulldozed and reborn as a two-story restaurant with great views of downtown. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 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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