1
as in restores
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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2
as in plays
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreates
as in reconstructs
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 recreates
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Our contributing editor Fatima Khawaja recreates a childhood-favorite salad in this recipe that calls for feta and chaat masala.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
On TikTok, the actor, who also appeared in the 2007 and 2008 sequels, often recreates some of the dances from the films.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set faithfully recreates one of the most iconic and devastating weapons in the Marvel universe.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The second floor of the brand’s boutique in Hainan, China, for example, recreates the educational and olfactive experience, complete with a circular entrance, fragrance organ and even a distillery.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Our contributing editor Fatima Khawaja recreates a childhood-favorite salad in this recipe that calls for feta and chaat masala.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
On TikTok, the actor, who also appeared in the 2007 and 2008 sequels, often recreates some of the dances from the films.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In their solo show, Bassichis re-creates the material of Frank Maya, a gay performance artist, musician, and comedian who chased fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
This Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set faithfully recreates one of the most iconic and devastating weapons in the Marvel universe.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Our contributing editor Fatima Khawaja recreates a childhood-favorite salad in this recipe that calls for feta and chaat masala.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
On TikTok, the actor, who also appeared in the 2007 and 2008 sequels, often recreates some of the dances from the films.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set faithfully recreates one of the most iconic and devastating weapons in the Marvel universe.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The second floor of the brand’s boutique in Hainan, China, for example, recreates the educational and olfactive experience, complete with a circular entrance, fragrance organ and even a distillery.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Our contributing editor Fatima Khawaja recreates a childhood-favorite salad in this recipe that calls for feta and chaat masala.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
On TikTok, the actor, who also appeared in the 2007 and 2008 sequels, often recreates some of the dances from the films.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In their solo show, Bassichis re-creates the material of Frank Maya, a gay performance artist, musician, and comedian who chased fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
This Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set faithfully recreates one of the most iconic and devastating weapons in the Marvel universe.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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