reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 
reinvented; reinventing; reinvents
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
3
: to bring into use again
Examples of reinvent in a Sentence
The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
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According to our research, most business functions and more than 40% of all U.S. work activity can be augmented, automated, or reinvented with gen AI.
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H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty, Harvard Business Review, 19 Oct. 2024
Though a cult favorite, one reason that franchise never quite achieved mainstream success is that Raimi was constantly reinventing both the main character Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and the very idea of a horror movie.
—EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Toward the end of her career, Gaynor reinvented herself as a performing entertainer.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Many craft breweries use the American lager template established by big beer brands but reinvent it with much more flavor and craft finesse.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty, Harvard Business Review, 19 Oct. 2024
Though a cult favorite, one reason that franchise never quite achieved mainstream success is that Raimi was constantly reinventing both the main character Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and the very idea of a horror movie.
—EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Toward the end of her career, Gaynor reinvented herself as a performing entertainer.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Many craft breweries use the American lager template established by big beer brands but reinvent it with much more flavor and craft finesse.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
reinvented his musical style
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