reimagine

verb re·imag·ine \ ˌrē-i-ˈma-jən \

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

Definition of reimagine

reimagined; reimagining; reimagines

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

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Writing in a journal helped him reimagine the shooting, first without sound, then without smell, then without color.

— noah weiland, New York Times, "9 Minutes of Terror, 12 Months of Recovery: Inside the Republican Baseball Team’s Return," 10 June 2018
Spielberg, who created the original series, was not involved at the time but is now credited as an exec producer on the Apple series, which will reimagine the original.

— lesley goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Once Upon a Time' Creators Renew ABC Deal, Join Apple's 'Amazing Stories' Reboot," 22 May 2018
Continuing their tradition of collaborating with fashion designers to reimagine the interiors of the freestanding suite, Les Sources de Caudalie tapped French bridal designer Delphine Manivet.

— sarah storms, ELLE Decor, "The Suite Life: Les Sources de Caudalie's L'Ile Aux Oiseux," 17 June 2016
Though the idea was to reimagine Gene Rodenberry's legendary creation for a new audience, there was also the property's rabid fan base to consider.

— jennifer m. wood, WIRED, "The 7 Best Sci-Fi Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From Rogue One to The Matrix," 22 May 2018
This collection marks Levi’s first partnership with a stylist, and Welch has given her in-demand eye to reimagine such iconic pieces as the brand’s trucker jacket, denim shirt, and of course, 501 jeans.

— tyler watamanuk, GQ, "Five Essential Menswear Drops to Shop This Weekend," 18 May 2018
Redevelopment ideas have been discussed for more than three years to reimagine the center and create a revitalized community gathering space.

— kate magill, Columbia Flier, "Howard Zoning Board wants more input on Long Reach development plans," 15 May 2018
Richards was able to hire his own new team and reimagine his marquee summer event outside the expectations of Live Nation (and competition from his old L.A. rave rival, Insomniac's Pasquale Rotella, also under Live Nation).

— august brown, latimes.com, "Gary Richards steps into the unknown with All My Friends concert," 19 Apr. 2018
Who doesn’t want to hear local musicians reimagine the King of Pop?

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Where's the reckoning in Milwaukee's art scene anyway?," 13 Apr. 2018

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