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 Backyard Sports’ rebirth comes amid a broader retro wave in gaming, including Tony Hawk Pro Skater remakes, driven in part by the ability to emulate old games and play them on mobile devices. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025 This would certainly be an exciting cause for hope and signify the rebirth of a willingness to listen to our spiritual leaders again. Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025 The result is a decadent, fearless, money-is-no-object historical rebirth painted with a maximalist brush. Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025 Created from gold chain and cowrie shells, this installation weaves together narratives of trade, colonization and cultural rebirth. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rebirth
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Noun
  • Thanks to him and the modern revival of his name as a whiskey brand, Stagg remains an enduring symbol of American whiskey excellence and a true Icon of Whiskey.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • After dropping off in 2024, Asheville (No. 15) returned to the list, with visitors expressing love for the city and hope for its revival, after the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene in the fall of 2024.
    Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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  • As is often the case when a major international act visits the United Kingdom, Linkin Park's catalog is enjoying a resurgence — especially From Zero, the project being promoted most heavily on the venture.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Unfortunately, her return to the greener surroundings of Nashville also triggered a resurgence of her breathing problems.
    Joanne Fowler, People.com, 10 July 2025
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  • There is no chance Serge Gnabry (30 next week) will depart in the current window, but his contract is on course to expire at the end of the coming season and the odds, currently, are against a renewal.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • President Trump's signature legislative achievement is billed as a national renewal project.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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  • And now, on the day after Donald Trump joined Israel in bombing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear installations, Netanyahu and his circle are counting on his political resurrection.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
  • Finishing it nearly 40 years later was resurrection.
    Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025

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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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