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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The system processed Gehry's architectural legacy and reimagined it as a fluid, morphing, digital spectacle. Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026 Ignite the force within and try to reimagine it. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 The primetime show was reimagined to highlight key events with more interviews and analysis to supplement what viewers might have seen live earlier in the day. Joe Reedy, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026 Marie-José employs elements of Afrofuturism and combines it with surrealism to reimagine the past and inspire new futures. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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