reincarnation

noun re·in·car·na·tion \ ˌrē-(ˌ)in-(ˌ)kär-ˈnā-shən \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

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Definition of reincarnation

1 a : the action of reincarnating : the state of being reincarnated

b : rebirth in new bodies or forms of life; especially : a rebirth of a soul in a new human body

2 : a fresh embodiment

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Many people believe in reincarnation.

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Yet CajaSur’s reincarnation also speaks to the challenges of Europe’s recovery.

— max colchester, WSJ, "How to Fix a Holy Banking Mess in Spain? Boot the Priests, Bring in the Bankers," 3 June 2018
What Treichl had created was a paean to a kind of British noble life that barely exists anymore, the reincarnation of an ersatz Downton Abbey, itself a fiction, which struck some, including Makepeace, as a bit absurd.

— david usborne, Town & Country, "The Mysterious Case of the Parnham House Fire," 29 May 2018
Old Point’s reincarnation happened today when Cunningham opened Tavern at the Point, 401 Massachusetts Ave.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "The 'new' Old Point Tavern opens on Mass Ave.," 21 May 2018
That’s why Johnson and the city are excited about the reincarnation of the XFL.

— mike bianchi, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Vince McMahon vs. Steve Spurrier? XFL contacts Orlando about bringing second pro football team to town," 1 May 2018
The Camby, part of Marriott's Autograph line, is the artsy reincarnation of the former Ritz-Carlton Phoenix at the business and shopping hub of 24th Street and Camelback Road.

— dawn gilbertson, azcentral, "Best Phoenix, Scottsdale summer hotel and resort deals for 2018," 15 May 2018
Others took it a step further, putting forth a (TBH pretty convincing) conspiracy theory that either Lili is somehow a reincarnation of the Clueless star.

— andrea park, Teen Vogue, "People Think Lili Reinhart Looked Just Like Brittany Murphy at Met Gala 2018," 8 May 2018
The ride is a reincarnation of the roller coaster previously known as Mean Streak, which debuted in 1991 and was once the tallest wooden roller coaster in the world.

— susan glaser, cleveland.com, "Steel Vengeance stakes claim as best roller coaster at Cedar Point (and beyond); photos, video," 25 Apr. 2018
The reincarnation of this particular Dipset piece feels especially appropriate—over-the-top, playful jewelry is experiencing something of a renaissance in 2018, thanks in not small part to the likes of Lil Yachty.

— liz raiss, GQ, "Lil Yachty's New Chain Used to Belong to Cam'ron," 20 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of reincarnation

1845

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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REINCARNATION Defined for English Language Learners

reincarnation

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Definition of reincarnation for English Language Learners

: the idea or belief that people are born again with a different body after death
: someone who has been born again with a different body after death

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reincarnation

noun re·in·car·na·tion \ ˌrē-ˌin-ˌkär-ˈnā-shən \

Definition of reincarnation for Students

: rebirth of the soul in a new body after death

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