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
White leans on water imagery again in this episode, especially in that one big scene of death — and two of rebirth.
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Noel Murray, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The butterflies, free and unrestrained, symbolize hope, rebirth and the pursuit of freedom, creating a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds them.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In particular, 1988’s Crossing Delancey has experienced a rebirth, thanks to the romantic comedy’s recent availability on streamers and the Criterion Collection’s 4K Blu-ray release in February.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noel Murray, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The butterflies, free and unrestrained, symbolize hope, rebirth and the pursuit of freedom, creating a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds them.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In particular, 1988’s Crossing Delancey has experienced a rebirth, thanks to the romantic comedy’s recent availability on streamers and the Criterion Collection’s 4K Blu-ray release in February.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
Noun
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Later, inspired by the American centennial in 1876, 'Colonial revival' homes emerged, with interiors more formal and highly decorated than their predecessor.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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The revival of the Emmy-winning comedy didn’t entirely surprise Goldstein.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In London, restaurants serving classic English cuisine are having a resurgence.—
Matt Alt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But this seemingly bygone profession appears to be enjoying a resurgence of interest triggered, at least in part, by Gen-Z’s enthusiasm for all things analog — and a desire for work far away from computer screens.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bridge Grants will provide support to sustain research programs that are facing significant delays in federal grant review and renewal cycles.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The first run was a top 10 Canadian comedy series launch for Crave, prompting the renewal.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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Each year, Christians celebrate this resurrection at Easter and marvel at the potential for the moribund to become filled with life again.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Easter Sunday, an important day for members of the Christian faith, commemorates the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ after a 40-day season of prayer known as Lent.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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