REBIRTH Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rebirth

noun

(ˌ)rē-ˈbərth

Definition of rebirth

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 This also speaks directly to Liang’s interest in traditional Eastern philosophies and aesthetics, which view the silkworm as a symbol of rebirth and reincarnation in Chinese culture. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026 For advanced contemporary brands, spring is all about rebirth, romanticism and showing off one’s femininity. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 As the years passed, its crew had a front-row seat to the area's rebirth. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026 As the years passed, its crew had a front-row seat to the area’s rebirth. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth

Noun

There’s a dramatically prominent Angel (Taylor Scott) as well in Rivera’s drama, now in an Open Fist Theater Company revival at Atwater Village Theatre.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
The announcement was made on a busy Stan upfronts alongside new shows with Rachel Griffiths, Angourie Rice and Anna Friel, and a revival for McLeod’s Daughters.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

The Season 2 renewal was validation the dark comedy had cut through, and Kudiabor praised the collaborative nature of Apple’s execs, with UFA Fiction in regular communication with Jay Hunt’s London office throughout the process.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The key metrics for Costco are paid memberships and renewal rates, as well as gross and operating margins.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

This ultimately resulted in his resurrection, his decisive victory over human injustice and the grave.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
There’s always the chance Saturday’s unlikely resurrection sparks a big step forward.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026