Synonyms for
Rebirth
Definition
Rebirth means the process of being born again, or a new beginning.
Synonyms & similar words
spiritualrebirth
renaissance
metempsychosis
conversion
renascence
reincarnation
renascence
reawakening
resurrection
revival
regeneration
reincarnation
renewal
recreation
reemergence
rejuvenation
reformation
reinstatement
renaissance
reconstitution
reestablishment
reinvigoration
reinstalment
resurgence
resuscitation
revitalization
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- spiritual rebirth
- personal rebirth
- rebirth of a city
- rebirth of a nation
- rebirth of culture
- rebirth of interest
- rebirth of hope
Word family
Usage note
Rebirth often implies a spiritual or profound renewal. It can be used metaphorically for the revival of something that was previously dormant or lost.
Example sentences
- Every spring brings a rebirth to nature.
- After her divorce, she felt like she needed a rebirth.
- The phoenix is a mythological bird that symbolizes rebirth.
- The idea of rebirth is important in many religions.
- His art reflects themes of rebirth and renewal.
Quotes
From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. - J.R.R. Tolkien
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tzu