: The Guardian features a photo essay detailing the activities of enthusiasts who value this extreme realism as a form of "inanimate companionship". Spiritual & Philosophical Foundations

The most common use of the term is found in religious and philosophical contexts, signifying a total internal shift. Reborn Into a New Form (1849) - The Public Domain Review

In a more literal sense, the "reborn" community centers on hyper-realistic baby dolls.

: In modern "rebirth novels," protagonists often use their knowledge of a previous life to amend regrets and reconstruct their identities. The "Reborn" Subculture

: For many women, these dolls serve as therapeutic tools to cope with pregnancy loss, infertility, or the "empty nest" phase.