reincarnation
noun
re·in·car·na·tion
ˌrē-(ˌ)in-(ˌ)kär-ˈnā-shən 
1
a
: the action of reincarnating : the state of being reincarnated
b
: rebirth in new bodies or forms of life
especially
: a rebirth of a soul in a new human body
2
: a fresh embodiment
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Many people believe in reincarnation.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Papa Joe’s Waterfront — a recent reincarnation of its original 1938 location — flaunts a stunning waterfront perch that also begs a sunset celebration.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Related article When the Dalai Lama dies, his reincarnation will be a religious crisis.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
The best illustration of this phenomenon from the 2024-25 NBA Season is the reincarnation of the double big lineups.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reincarnation
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“Reincarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reincarnation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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reincarnation
noun
re·in·car·na·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌin-ˌkär-ˈnā-shən
1
: the action of reincarnating : the state of being reincarnated
2
: rebirth in new bodies or forms of life
especially
: a rebirth of a soul in a new human body
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