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

Examples of reimagine in a Sentence

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Bronze, often used to convey heroism and stability, is in Mutu’s hands reimagined as porous and ancestral—a medium that can hold memory rather than impose legacy. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 The interiors of the longtime restaurant were completely reimagined by Workind Studio, featuring a main dining area with cherry and walnut wood finishes and upholstered booths, set around a central bar. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025 The pattern on this shirt does look a little like a chintzy tablecloth reimagined as a football shirt, a slightly random design just included to make a plain red shirt look more interesting. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 29 June 2025 This time around, the duo reimagined the Diver X Skeleton, a.k.a. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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