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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In the past decade, Hilma af Klint’s life has been reimagined as historical fiction, a children’s book, and a graphic novel. Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025 The venue, already a fan hub during the tournament, will be reimagined as a dedicated music stage for the first time. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 16 Nov. 2025 Rethinking Urban Parks is an attempt to retain and reimagine the democratic public park wherein community members may meet and grapple with each other in a public forum. JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025 Elon Musk is putting money toward a digital renaissance of archaeology aimed at reimagining life in ancient Rome — with the potential to rewrite history books. Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reimagine

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Nov. 2025.

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