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
An American rebirth demands reckoning, not whitewash.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
From chaos, many historians believe rebirth can occur.
—Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The invitation itself, a simple image of an egg on a plate, hinted at rebirth and newness, a quiet metaphor echoed throughout the collection.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Through poetic dialogue and deeply human characters, August Wilson crafts a story of resilience and rebirth.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebirth
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
From chaos, many historians believe rebirth can occur.
—Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The invitation itself, a simple image of an egg on a plate, hinted at rebirth and newness, a quiet metaphor echoed throughout the collection.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Through poetic dialogue and deeply human characters, August Wilson crafts a story of resilience and rebirth.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebirth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
Noun
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Like any good 20th-century sitcom, the King of the Hill revival shows how love and good humor trump the petty conflicts imposed on us by civilization.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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The rare revival of the Joseph Stein-Stephen Schwartz 1976 musical will begin previews at the CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater on October 23, ahead of a November 11 opening.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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But coach Dan Campbell led a resurgence while building a winning culture, and as a result, Detroit has won a total of 27 games and back-to-back NFC North titles over the last two years.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Words slice and dice, every final blow becomes a resurgence.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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That show tells the story of King David and premiered in February, earning a second season renewal not long after.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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When art shifts to screens, personal ties can weaken and renewal rates slip.—
Larry Bomback,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Over the past decade, vinyl has seen a phenomenal resurrection from a dead audio format to one of the coolest ways to listen to an album.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 July 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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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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