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 Olds describes her physical movements as twisting from a chrysalis, an image of pain and rebirth. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth

Noun

In the late 1990s, USC football was in desperate need of a revival.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
For those of us who recognize the many benefits of free trade, let’s hope 2028 will usher in a revival.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

Kramer, Brenner and Barker all acknowledged the role played by Backrooms in the box office resurgence, alongside Obsession, which was also born out of the YouTube space.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
There’s been a recent resurgence among celebrities pivoting from traditional wedding-day attire for looks that are tailored and distinct.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

This island calls to people, young and old; seeking emotional clarity, self improvement, stress relief, detox, physical renewal, and soulful, mystical spiritual healing.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
That shift means software revenue now comes from renewal and adoption, not a one-time sale, which depend on customers actually succeeding with the technology day after day.

— Mike Trkay, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

Winners of those games were going to get a ‘one free death’ or ‘resurrection’ certificate.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
More than a decade later, scientists cloned a female ferret named Willa from the founding clutch as a form of genetic resurrection.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026