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
White leans on water imagery again in this episode, especially in that one big scene of death — and two of rebirth.
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Noel Murray, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The butterflies, free and unrestrained, symbolize hope, rebirth and the pursuit of freedom, creating a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds them.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In particular, 1988’s Crossing Delancey has experienced a rebirth, thanks to the romantic comedy’s recent availability on streamers and the Criterion Collection’s 4K Blu-ray release in February.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noel Murray, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The butterflies, free and unrestrained, symbolize hope, rebirth and the pursuit of freedom, creating a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds them.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In particular, 1988’s Crossing Delancey has experienced a rebirth, thanks to the romantic comedy’s recent availability on streamers and the Criterion Collection’s 4K Blu-ray release in February.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
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Across the country, Le Monde reports that bouillon restaurants are having a revival, where customers sit on long wooden tables, eat a hearty broth, and drink wine from pitchers that won’t break the bank.—
BYAlex Ledsom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The 1920s bungalows offered the perfect canvas for a thoughtful revival—one that would honor the neighborhood’s storied past while creating a fresh, modern sanctuary for multiple generations.—
Stacie Stukin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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Douthat wrote an uncharacteristically hopeful column about the resurgence of traditional religious faith.—
Paul Baumann,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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France: Enhancing diets There’s perhaps no better sign of the incomplete progress made on nutrition than the resurgence of diseases of nutritional insufficiency that should be easy to eradicate.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Office space, licensing renewals, employee visas and mandatory insurance add up.—
Henri Al Helaly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The move comes amid rumblings about cuts across Wolf Entertainment’s NBC series ahead of their likely renewals for next season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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Each year, Christians celebrate this resurrection at Easter and marvel at the potential for the moribund to become filled with life again.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Easter Sunday, an important day for members of the Christian faith, commemorates the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ after a 40-day season of prayer known as Lent.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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