as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles
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Recent Examples of rebirth
Backyard Sports’ rebirth comes amid a broader retro wave in gaming, including Tony Hawk Pro Skater remakes, driven in part by the ability to emulate old games and play them on mobile devices.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
This would certainly be an exciting cause for hope and signify the rebirth of a willingness to listen to our spiritual leaders again.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
The result is a decadent, fearless, money-is-no-object historical rebirth painted with a maximalist brush.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
Created from gold chain and cowrie shells, this installation weaves together narratives of trade, colonization and cultural rebirth.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
This would certainly be an exciting cause for hope and signify the rebirth of a willingness to listen to our spiritual leaders again.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
The result is a decadent, fearless, money-is-no-object historical rebirth painted with a maximalist brush.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
Created from gold chain and cowrie shells, this installation weaves together narratives of trade, colonization and cultural rebirth.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
Noun
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The Naked Gun revival, produced by Seth MacFarlane, stars Neeson in his first leading comedic role opposite Pamela Anderson.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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On May 30, two days before the shooting, the couple visited Austin, where a King of the Hill reboot panel was scheduled featuring Mike Judge, the show’s co-creator and star, as well as five other major figures — including main-character voice actors, its co-creator, and the revival’s showrunner.—
Ethan Bauer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Skubal, naturally, credited his teammates for the Tigers’ resurgence.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Now with the Indianapolis Colts, Jones will attempt to have a similar type of resurgence in 2025.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Noun
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People covered through the Affordable Care Act's individual insurance marketplaces also will see shorter enrollment windows and no more automatic renewals.—
TOM MURPHY,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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At Cedar Point, a Gold Pass costs $99, both for new passes and renewals.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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In ancient times, yew trees were potent symbols of resurrection and considered portals to the ‘Otherworld’, where spirits could cross back into the land of the living.—
Emily Buchanan
July 18,
Literary Hub,
18 July 2025
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But little ink was spilled on the most important—and the most beautiful—third chapter of his life: his resurrection and redemption.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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