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
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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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For me, motherhood has been a rebirth of self and an endless learning experience–my children have taught me so many lessons.
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Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The title refers to her birth year, apparently chosen to signify a symbolic artistic rebirth.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
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Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The title refers to her birth year, apparently chosen to signify a symbolic artistic rebirth.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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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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