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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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Across its four seasons, Peacock’s Bel-Air reimagined the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in a dark, unique way, with little hints from the past via appearances by actors from the original series. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025 Advertisement But the regime’s collapse has opened a new path for Syrians to reimagine and rebuild their country. Hassan Hassan, Time, 8 Dec. 2025 The glittery 8-by-4-foot tapestry, priced at $30,000, is part of a series that reimagines schools and education. Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025 The original house on the property was taken down to the studs and reimagined over a two-year span. Sacbee.com, 6 Dec. 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 9 Dec. 2025.

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