remix

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verb

re·​mix (ˈ)rē-ˈmiks How to pronounce remix (audio)
remixed; remixing; remixes
Synonyms of remixnext

transitive verb

: to mix again

remix

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noun

re·​mix ˈrē-ˌmiks How to pronounce remix (audio)
: a variant of an original recording (as of a song) made by rearranging or adding to the original

Examples of remix in a Sentence

Noun dance remixes of rock songs
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Verb
Lastly, global online communities can quickly remix antisemitic ideas to fit different cultures. Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026 The Beauty is supposed to remix your DNA and turn people into the truest, most physically superior forms of themselves and then this kid comes out of the sac? Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
That remix, with its distinctive blend of Spanish and English and an iconic accompanying dance, became one of the defining pop culture moments of the decade. Ryan Brennan april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 The song earned a 1995 MTV VMA nomination for Best Female Video, and its longevity extended well beyond the charts — in 1999, a remix was produced for a Ford Focus advertising campaign. Ryan Brennan april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remix

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of remix was in 1662

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“Remix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remix. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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