reborn

adjective

re·​born (ˌ)rē-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce reborn (audio)
Synonyms of rebornnext
: born again : regenerated, revived

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she felt reborn after the Swedish massage
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Their songs sound both fresh and nostalgic, and at times, evoke a reborn Diana Ross & The Supremes, by way of Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 Will the reborn Pac-12 establish itself as the top league, or will the American keep the crown? — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Portions of the old right‑of‑way from McKeesport to Connellsville were later abandoned and reborn as the Great Allegheny Passage, while key river and valley segments remained active freight lines. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 For Suzuki, the reborn Cappuccino would represent more than a new model. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reborn

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First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reborn was in 1598

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reborn

adjective
re·​born (ˈ)rē-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce reborn (audio)
: born again
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