as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the club finally got some new, enthusiastic members, and the recreated organization actually began contributing to the community
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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in played
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreated
as in reconstructed
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Recent Examples of recreated
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
As Bessette fits him for a new suit, their connection is palpable in the recreated moment in the trailer.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Sophi Balerdi, a contestant from Season 49, said seeing the recreated challenges is surreal because they're pulled straight from the show.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Here, immersive exhibits—from a recreated crash pad to a blacklight poster workshop—unfold to the soundtrack of Jefferson Airplane.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Storrowton Village, a recreated New England village on the fairgrounds, still hosts heritage cooking demonstrations and Farm-to-Table programming, keeping Storrow’s legacy alive for visitors today.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the workplace of Revolutionary War figure General Hugh Mercer, the recreated 18th-century pharmacy and doctor’s office is filled with tinctures, leeches, and surgical tools, all explained by costumed interpreters.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, Pidgeon acknowledges that viewers should take the recreated dialogue with a grain of salt.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Through the push and pull of it all, the pair created scores of looks that are still being admired (and occasionally recreated by other royals) today.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
By using an electric toothbrush, this subtle vibration can be recreated on your indoor plants, encouraging pollination.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
At the nearly 17-mile-long circular particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) that sits deep below the French Alps, CERN scientists recreated the quark-gluon plasma by smashing together atomic nuclei of iron at near-light speed.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The team that most accurately recreated the image would win.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
The new physical aldermen’s board, once it is recreated, will be kept in the aldermen’s office, according to Saville.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The local population could relish seeing their own history recreated, from the early migrations from Europe to the present day.
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Not re-created in the arena—presumably too one-sided.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Nostalgic details have been recreated to bring its groovy interiors to life.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
They can be recreated at home for weeknight dinner, a fun way to get your kids involved in the kitchen or for a gathering with friends.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Through the push and pull of it all, the pair created scores of looks that are still being admired (and occasionally recreated by other royals) today.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
By using an electric toothbrush, this subtle vibration can be recreated on your indoor plants, encouraging pollination.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
At the nearly 17-mile-long circular particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) that sits deep below the French Alps, CERN scientists recreated the quark-gluon plasma by smashing together atomic nuclei of iron at near-light speed.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The team that most accurately recreated the image would win.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The museum is spread across two historic tenement buildings with recreated 19th- and 20th-century apartments that tell the stories of the people who once lived here.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
As Bessette fits him for a new suit, their connection is palpable in the recreated moment in the trailer.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Sophi Balerdi, a contestant from Season 49, said seeing the recreated challenges is surreal because they're pulled straight from the show.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Here, immersive exhibits—from a recreated crash pad to a blacklight poster workshop—unfold to the soundtrack of Jefferson Airplane.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Storrowton Village, a recreated New England village on the fairgrounds, still hosts heritage cooking demonstrations and Farm-to-Table programming, keeping Storrow’s legacy alive for visitors today.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the workplace of Revolutionary War figure General Hugh Mercer, the recreated 18th-century pharmacy and doctor’s office is filled with tinctures, leeches, and surgical tools, all explained by costumed interpreters.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, Pidgeon acknowledges that viewers should take the recreated dialogue with a grain of salt.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
They can be recreated at home for weeknight dinner, a fun way to get your kids involved in the kitchen or for a gathering with friends.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Through the push and pull of it all, the pair created scores of looks that are still being admired (and occasionally recreated by other royals) today.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
By using an electric toothbrush, this subtle vibration can be recreated on your indoor plants, encouraging pollination.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
At the nearly 17-mile-long circular particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) that sits deep below the French Alps, CERN scientists recreated the quark-gluon plasma by smashing together atomic nuclei of iron at near-light speed.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The team that most accurately recreated the image would win.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
The new physical aldermen’s board, once it is recreated, will be kept in the aldermen’s office, according to Saville.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The local population could relish seeing their own history recreated, from the early migrations from Europe to the present day.
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
In September last year, the sisters revealed that the Payne family had spent Liam's final birthday together at a local bowling alley — and recreated the night without him in honor of his 32nd birthday.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Not re-created in the arena—presumably too one-sided.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Nostalgic details have been recreated to bring its groovy interiors to life.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
They can be recreated at home for weeknight dinner, a fun way to get your kids involved in the kitchen or for a gathering with friends.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Through the push and pull of it all, the pair created scores of looks that are still being admired (and occasionally recreated by other royals) today.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
By using an electric toothbrush, this subtle vibration can be recreated on your indoor plants, encouraging pollination.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
At the nearly 17-mile-long circular particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) that sits deep below the French Alps, CERN scientists recreated the quark-gluon plasma by smashing together atomic nuclei of iron at near-light speed.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The team that most accurately recreated the image would win.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreated
Adjective
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The regenerated output will be transformed into Reju Polyester, delivering approximately 50 percent lower carbon emissions compared with virgin polyester.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Circ Fiber Club partner said its regenerated cellulose fibers come from renewable wood and are certified biodegradable and compostable, positioning them as lower-emission alternatives to synthetics.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But well before that, Madsen sees a big opportunity to put his name in the history books by successfully guiding the Broncos to a smooth and successful transition into the reborn Pac-12.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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And after Clarence Clemons died in 2011, it was again reborn in honor of the late saxophonist.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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