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
Eggs first became associated with Easter because early Christians in Mesopotamia considered eggs a symbol of rebirth and resurrection, an idea in line with many other cultures that saw them as an ancient symbol of fertility, regeneration or new life.
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Easter celebrates rebirth and the start of spring, and the full diversity of Chicago’s culinary scene is on display as restaurants and bakeries offer a wide variety of traditional foods for the holiday including hot cross buns, magiritsa and colomba.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In choosing herself, Rachel becoming the new witness is a rebirth.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
And while the feuding continues over how to pay for the park and who will eventually run it, there is a consensus among city commissioners that -- regardless -- Bayfront Park is a major part of downtown’s rebirth.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Easter celebrates rebirth and the start of spring, and the full diversity of Chicago’s culinary scene is on display as restaurants and bakeries offer a wide variety of traditional foods for the holiday including hot cross buns, magiritsa and colomba.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In choosing herself, Rachel becoming the new witness is a rebirth.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
And while the feuding continues over how to pay for the park and who will eventually run it, there is a consensus among city commissioners that -- regardless -- Bayfront Park is a major part of downtown’s rebirth.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
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Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theater award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off Broadway – were announced today by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén, both currently appearing in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The limited, four-episode revival series reunites Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield, and Emy Coligado.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Since 2016, the cacao industry in Puerto Rico has experienced a massive resurgence with production growing by more than 3,400%, according to data from Chocolate Cortés.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Inside Grapevine Faith’s resurgence After missing the playoff in 2025, the Lions are 15-3-1 and have a 4-0 record in TAPPS District 1 Division II.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their transformation through pickling—turning a simple, earthy root into a tangy, vibrant dish—was often seen as a metaphor for renewal and the endurance of the Jewish people through adversity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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His resurrection signifies victory over sin, death and despair.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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What was thought to be an electric successor has evolved into (seemingly) a twin-turbo V6 hybrid resurrection.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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