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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
But Scrooge escapes this fate by undergoing a spiritual rebirth in the traditional mode: he is visited by spirits, and his eyes are opened to a larger reality.
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Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The Chrysler entered a decades-long cycle of rebirth and decline, garnering a Times story about its triumphant restoration every 20 years or so.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
In the Caribbean, San Juan’s rebirth following hurricanes and the pandemic is marked by an inaugural culinary festival, thanks to the very innovators who have aggrandized the tiny island’s bold flavors around the globe.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Best Restaurants The Lauber A lively bar and grill located in an old sheet metal factory, The Lauber is emblematic of South Bend’s rebirth.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The Chrysler entered a decades-long cycle of rebirth and decline, garnering a Times story about its triumphant restoration every 20 years or so.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
In the Caribbean, San Juan’s rebirth following hurricanes and the pandemic is marked by an inaugural culinary festival, thanks to the very innovators who have aggrandized the tiny island’s bold flavors around the globe.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Best Restaurants The Lauber A lively bar and grill located in an old sheet metal factory, The Lauber is emblematic of South Bend’s rebirth.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
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In other words, don’t expect an Etienne revival in 2025.Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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This revival has been running on Broadway since 1996.Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Darnold would start six games late in the season, going 4-2 as the Panthers had a small late-season resurgence under Wilks, whose offense more heavily emphasized the run.Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was having a vintage stretch midway through the season before a shaky finish, while Vikings counterpart Sam Darnold has enjoyed a career resurgence that could net him a life-changing contract in free agency.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Conservative critics have said that over time, the renewal of the protection status becomes automatic, regardless of what is happening in the person's home country.GISELA SALOMON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Conservative critics have said that over time, the renewal of the protection status becomes automatic, regardless of what is happening in the person’s home country.Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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World & Nation Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years Dec. 6, 2024 The ceremony began with Ulrich symbolically reopening Notre Dame’s grand wooden doors, tapping them three times with his fire-scarred crosier.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Anne Edwards, 96, was a biographer of Hollywood and world figures; and horror historian David J. Skal, 71, explored the literary and film resurrections of Dracula.David Colton, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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