Born-again
committed or recommitted to religious faith through an intensely religious experience:
a born-again Christian.
reactivated or revitalized:
a born-again conservatism in American politics.
enthusiastically committed:
a born-again jogger.
a person who is characterized by a newfound faith or enthusiasm.
Contemporary Examples
Michele Bachmann’s First Dude David A. Graham June 15, 2011
The Unmaking of a Conservative Pundit Caitlin Dickson November 2, 2013
Stephen Baldwin Tried to Convert Me—Twice Benyamin Cohen February 14, 2009
The Independents Who Could Tip the Senate in November Linda Killian October 12, 2014
Jane Fonda’s New Biography: 14 Juicy Bits Lizzie Crocker August 22, 2011
2014 Was a Delectably Good Year for Sleaze Patricia Murphy December 29, 2014
Left Behind Author Tim LaHaye on the Rapture Marlow Stern May 18, 2011
Mapping the Art World Anthony Haden-Guest December 23, 2009
Ensign, Get Your Sorry Ass Out of the Senate Mark McKinnon June 16, 2009
‘The Pale King’s’ Depiction of IRS Gets Fact Checked Eliot Caroom April 16, 2012
adjective
having experienced conversion, esp to evangelical Christianity
showing the enthusiasm of one newly converted to any cause: a born-again monetarist
noun
a person who shows fervent enthusiasm for a new-found cause, belief, etc
adj.
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