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
There’s no denying that the planet is in a crisis, but what if this could be an opportunity for a rebirth?
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Hunter Henry experienced the last hopeful days of the Bill Belichick era, the multi-year crash that followed and the Patriots’ rebirth under Mike Vrabel.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
In the right circumstances, failure can bring about opportunity — for rebirth and reinvention — in pro sports.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The backstabbing gives the show its spiky, durable spine—but its belief in individual people’s potential, its love of adventure, its obsession with redemption, reclamation, and rebirth?
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Hunter Henry experienced the last hopeful days of the Bill Belichick era, the multi-year crash that followed and the Patriots’ rebirth under Mike Vrabel.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
In the right circumstances, failure can bring about opportunity — for rebirth and reinvention — in pro sports.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The backstabbing gives the show its spiky, durable spine—but its belief in individual people’s potential, its love of adventure, its obsession with redemption, reclamation, and rebirth?
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
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Years later, when he was recruited by Mike Nesmith in 2017 to join the revival of the Monkees singer-songwriter’s country-rock group the First National Band, Finney stepped up to replace founding member Red Rhodes, who died in 1995.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hudson joins the team of the revival after winning an Academy Award for her role as Effie White in the 2006 film adaptation of Dreamgirls.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Its resurgence has raised concerns among minorities and women workers who fear a potential curtailment of women’s rights if conservative elements gain influence.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another of the old guard enjoying a comeback is Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party, which is making a resurgence after years of suppression under Hasina.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The infrastructure replacement and renewal of a 42-inch water main in that area is expected to continue for several months, with road restoration scheduled for June.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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By all accounts, the renewal of the Pakistan Accord is a good thing.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, 40 days during which the Catholic Church calls the faithful to conversion and to truly prepare themselves to experience the mysteries of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection during Holy Week.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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But there's a problem with her resurrection.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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