born-again
adjective
ˈbȯrn-ə-ˈgen 
-ˈgin,
-ˈgān
1
: of, relating to, or being a usually Christian person who has made a renewed or confirmed commitment of faith especially after an intense religious experience
2
: having returned to or newly adopted an activity, a conviction, or a persona especially with a proselytizing zeal
a born-again conservative
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Dear Eric: My brother and his family are born-again Christian.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
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—R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024
Monthly or weekly churchgoers have gone from 67% of Republicans to 53% over the past decade or so, and the share of Republicans who are born-again has declined from 31% to 26%.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024
The 2011 film starred Samuel L. Jackson as Black, an ex-convict and born-again Christian who tries to dissuade White (Tommy Lee Jones, who also directed) from suicide.
—Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 13 June 2023
But Owen is no less fascinating, Pullman’s sharp turn pinned to where dissatisfaction leads the weak-willed (which could also be applied to Jem’s dad, and Simpson’s ultrafine portrayal of a wrecked born-again addicted to the fumes of his old life).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2023
Chelsea was closer with the girls on her team, fashion-types who, in a past life, were Midwest Christian-types born-again in fuzzy pink cardigans and Dries boots.
—ELLE, 26 Apr. 2023
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
Loading your audio article Dear Eric: My brother and his family are born-again Christian.
—R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024
Monthly or weekly churchgoers have gone from 67% of Republicans to 53% over the past decade or so, and the share of Republicans who are born-again has declined from 31% to 26%.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024
The 2011 film starred Samuel L. Jackson as Black, an ex-convict and born-again Christian who tries to dissuade White (Tommy Lee Jones, who also directed) from suicide.
—Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 13 June 2023
But Owen is no less fascinating, Pullman’s sharp turn pinned to where dissatisfaction leads the weak-willed (which could also be applied to Jem’s dad, and Simpson’s ultrafine portrayal of a wrecked born-again addicted to the fumes of his old life).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2023
Chelsea was closer with the girls on her team, fashion-types who, in a past life, were Midwest Christian-types born-again in fuzzy pink cardigans and Dries boots.
—ELLE, 26 Apr. 2023
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“Born-again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/born-again. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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