rebirth
noun
re·birth
(ˌ)rē-ˈbərth 
ˈrē-ˌbərth
1
a
: a new or second birth : metempsychosis
b
: spiritual regeneration
2
: renaissance, revival
a rebirth of nationalism
Examples of rebirth in a Sentence
the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants
a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles
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Both cities have a claim on Goethe’s legacy—he was born in Frankfurt, but largely worked and eventually died in Weimar—and both cities, too, will attempt to seize upon Mann as a symbol of Germany’s postwar rebirth.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Take my home city of Los Angeles, for example, which is in the midst of a major rebirth.
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The Taurus new moon inspires thinking about cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Take my home city of Los Angeles, for example, which is in the midst of a major rebirth.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
The Taurus new moon inspires thinking about cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rebirth
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebirth. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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rebirth
noun
re·birth
(ˈ)rē-ˈbərth
1
: a new or second birth
2
: a return to importance
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