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 For many participants, the full moon represents rebirth, balance, and completion. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Janzu is often described as an experience of rebirth, and the feeling of surrender and disconnect from day-to-day life feels both ecstatic and ethereal. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 The rebirth of the Durutti Column suggests Reilly’s catastrophic imagination is just as potent as his world-building one. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 The symbolism behind the color is often associated with rebirth and growth. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth

Noun

The original series’ creator Bill Lawrence serves as executive producer on the revival via his Doozer Productions alongside the company’s Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer as well as showrunner Batra and stars Braff, Faison and Chalke.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
However, scholars of religion typically view modern Druidry as a new religious movement inspired by the ancient druids, rather than as a survival of that ancient tradition or an accurate recreation or revival of it.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

As the renewal was pending, the company made a deal with the Greenland Airports authority to store equipment at the nearby Nerlerit Inaat Airport.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
The right mix of true and imagined can give the simplest of humane narratives — in this case, the possibility of renewal in an epidemic of hurt — a fresher chance to touch us.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

One of the earliest to do so was Spyker, established before the turn of last century, then shuttered before its resurrection 26 years ago by Victor Muller.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, King’s Landing is an absolute state in the wake of Aegon’s resurrection.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026