REBIRTH Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rebirth

noun

(ˌ)rē-ˈbərth

Definition of rebirth

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 Lee’s lines have the intimacy and metaphysical heft of prayer; their elegant recursions and repetitions call to mind the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 So this album is that new awakening, that rebirth of coming into my power. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Like parallel universes, rebirth, dying and coming back — this is very popular in the anime world. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 Olds describes her physical movements as twisting from a chrysalis, an image of pain and rebirth. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth

Noun

Originally conceived by Bloody Disgusting co-founder Brad Miska, the anthology series has survived a small carousel of distributors, an explosive streaming-era revival, and most recently, the addition of a new financial partner.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
According to Marlee Lossing, Sweet Tomatoes’ director of corporate affairs, the company has been working on a revival since the chain’s acquisition in 2020.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

The economy has shown signs of strain in recent months, including a bond selloff and a resurgence in oil and gasoline prices.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
What makes Bleecker’s 2026 slate particularly impressive is that the resurgence has come in the wake of a devastating tragedy.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

In her note, Dungey opened by touting the studio’s recent successes, including 13 new series orders and 13 series renewals so far this year and its overall slate of more than 80 titles for over 20 platforms.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
For Hunt’s breakdown of the finale’s major developments and a likely Season 5 renewal, click here.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

Eric Stonestreet is returning to the Dexter franchise as fellow serial killer Rapunzel, and Krysten Ritter‘s resurrection was made a bit clearer during the show’s newsy Thursday panel at New York Comic Con.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Somehow, the King of the Monsters has returned — if Palpatine had infinitely regenerative flesh, perhaps his resurrection would have been similarly unsurprising.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026