rebirth
Americannoun
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a new or second birth.
the rebirth of the soul.
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a renewed existence, activity, or growth; renaissance or revival.
the rebirth of conservatism.
noun
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a revival or renaissance
the rebirth of learning
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a second or new birth; reincarnation
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But “Dead Lover” hews closer to Laura Moss’ modern medical take, “birth/rebirth,” and even more closely to Zelda Williams’ cute, poppy “Lisa Frankenstein,” in which a young seamstress stitches up a reanimated boyfriend.
From Los Angeles Times
“More than just a homegrown financial wonder, the bull market encapsulates America’s economic rebirth,” WSJ reported at the time.
Nowruz, which translates to "new day", is a traditional festival that marks the spring equinox, the rebirth of nature and the start of the new year in Iran and other countries.
From BBC
“When between cycles, it can leave the spider vulnerable to threats. ... And for those spiders who make it through, it amounts to a kind of rebirth.”
From Los Angeles Times
The director has said that he interprets the death wish in the opera as part of the cycle of rebirth.
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