reimagine

verb

re·​imag·​ine ˌrē-i-ˈma-jən How to pronounce reimagine (audio)
reimagined; reimagining; reimagines

transitive verb

: to imagine again or anew
especially : to form a new conception of : re-create

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From captivating audiences as Bernadette on The Big Bang Theory to reimagining a classic with Night Court, Melissa Rauch’s career is nothing short of dynamic. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The move marks a major reversal for a city that had hoped to reimagine the Sacramento Zoo as a regional destination in a larger, modern location. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Spanning nearly two decades of work, the exhibition, currently on view at The Whitney Museum of American Art is an assemblage of close to 50 portraits that reimagine the American realist tradition by centering Black subjects in moments of stillness, style, and sovereign presence. Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025 That means reimagining how care is delivered, how knowledge is shared, and how equity is built into the foundation of healthcare. Jordan French, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reimagine

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reimagine was in 1825

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“Reimagine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reimagine. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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