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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

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This reimagined and elevated take on a classic belt bag from Alpine Swiss makes a great choice for travelers who prefer a hands-free option. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 The 12 boots presented by the luxury western boot brand will be a mix of popular silhouettes and new style debuts, with some classics reimagined with festive colorways and others presenting totally fresh designs influenced by the brand’s roots in Texas and the magic of the holiday season. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025 In a breakthrough that reimagines how living tissue can drive machines, researchers at MIT have developed artificial tendons made from tough, flexible hydrogel. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025 The redesign of this playful Paris apartment, located on the fifth floor of a 19th-century building, began with reimagining its layout, including combining a veranda overlooking the street with the living room. Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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