reimagine

verb

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

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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Arizona Suede Sandal The Arizona is one of Birkenstock’s most recognizable designs for its famous cork footbed and double buckle closure—now reimagined with sheepskin-lining for cold-weather travel or a cozy staycation. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026 Guests can enjoy The James Restaurant, where traditional dishes are reimagined with a Mediterranean touch. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026 Etna Occupying one of the prettiest rooms at Monaci Delle Terre Nere, a bucolic wine estate and 18th-century baronial house reimagined as a boutique hotel, Locanda Nerello tickles the bon viveurs before the photogenic plates are served or the wine poured into paper-thin glasses. Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 Having weathered the pandemic and its aftermath, the Hall of Fame can now reimagine itself and address reasons why attendance has fallen short of expectations. Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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