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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
Ackerman, 66, has served in that role since 2013, presiding over the rebirth of the conference following the decision a year earlier for the Big East to split.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
As Ackerman was studying the league’s rebirth, the Big East rightfully was studying her.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Ackerman, 66, has served in that role since 2013, presiding over the rebirth of the conference following the decision a year earlier for the Big East to split.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Other notable developments during his tenure were the Arlington Highlands shopping center, the Viridian master planned community and the rebirth of Downtown, according to the city's obituary.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
As Ackerman was studying the league’s rebirth, the Big East rightfully was studying her.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Ackerman, 66, has served in that role since 2013, presiding over the rebirth of the conference following the decision a year earlier for the Big East to split.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Other notable developments during his tenure were the Arlington Highlands shopping center, the Viridian master planned community and the rebirth of Downtown, according to the city's obituary.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebirth
Noun
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During a recent interview with The New Yorker, Metcalf, 70, revealed that the two haven't been in contact since the revival series was canceled in 2018 following Barr's abrupt departure.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The committee does not explain the reasoning behinds its rulings – the season’s fourth and final batch of rulings were made today – but despite her prominence in the revival’s marketing campaign her role as the wife of Nathan Lane’s Willy Loman apparently was deemed a supporting character.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Experts who monitor far-right extremism have tracked a resurgence in California in recent years.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The military also scaled down its own presence in Syria, where the main mission was to prevent a resurgence of IS.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Under the existing schedule, renewal paperwork was not due until 2028 at the earliest.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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The eight licenses in question aren’t due for renewal for years.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Passages range from the creation of the world to bloody battles and apocalyptic destruction, from exhortations to love of God, neighbor and the needy to passages telling of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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When the beloved Gonzo documentary series All Gas, No Brakes returns to the web later this month, its creator, Andrew Callaghan, will have achieved what feels like an impossible resurrection to him and his legion of fans.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebirth. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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