reinvent oneself

idiom

: to become a different kind of person, performer, etc.
She's a classical singer who's trying to reinvent herself as a pop artist.

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Such are desperate decisions made in an effort to reinvent oneself that almost always end in despair. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025 The ability to reinvent oneself professionally is no longer a luxury. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 These chapters of childhood and teen stardom often lead to concerted efforts to publicly reinvent oneself after cultivating a squeaky-clean image in the House of Mouse. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2024 When an elderly person’s spouse passes, there are often two paths to choose: give up on life or reinvent oneself. Brian Frazer, New York Times, 16 June 2023

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“Reinvent oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvent%20oneself. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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