1
as in restoring
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 playing
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreating
as in reconstructing
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 recreating
Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
This is Daniel, recreating a scenario in which his 16-year-old son Chris threw himself into the river.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The only 2026 trade coming close to recreating the shock value of last February was the Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition of future Hall of Famer James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for all-star point guard Darius Garland.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Gisele Bündchen shared an adorable throwback video of her daughter Vivian recreating her 2016 Olympics cameo.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Shlesinger emphasized the importance of the film’s setting, explaining that recreating specific details about her childhood in suburban Texas was key to the project.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
By smashing together heavy atoms of lead traveling at near-light speeds using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), scientists can create a high-energy environment that briefly frees gluons and quarks from this atomic bondage, recreating the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
This is Daniel, recreating a scenario in which his 16-year-old son Chris threw himself into the river.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Gisele Bündchen shared an adorable throwback video of her daughter Vivian recreating her 2016 Olympics cameo.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Wagner gets to work Johnson Wagner made a name for himself the last few years at Golf Channel by re-creating interesting shots viewers had seen earlier during network broadcasts.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Shlesinger emphasized the importance of the film’s setting, explaining that recreating specific details about her childhood in suburban Texas was key to the project.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
By smashing together heavy atoms of lead traveling at near-light speeds using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), scientists can create a high-energy environment that briefly frees gluons and quarks from this atomic bondage, recreating the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2024, Taylor and Victoria Monét paid tribute to Bey at the BET Awards, recreating her iconic 2004 live performance with Usher at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Mills are recreating the look of jean fabrics of the ‘70s, ‘80s or ‘90s with constructions that offer enhanced comfort.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
This is Daniel, recreating a scenario in which his 16-year-old son Chris threw himself into the river.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The only 2026 trade coming close to recreating the shock value of last February was the Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition of future Hall of Famer James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for all-star point guard Darius Garland.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Gisele Bündchen shared an adorable throwback video of her daughter Vivian recreating her 2016 Olympics cameo.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Shlesinger emphasized the importance of the film’s setting, explaining that recreating specific details about her childhood in suburban Texas was key to the project.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
By smashing together heavy atoms of lead traveling at near-light speeds using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), scientists can create a high-energy environment that briefly frees gluons and quarks from this atomic bondage, recreating the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
This is Daniel, recreating a scenario in which his 16-year-old son Chris threw himself into the river.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Gisele Bündchen shared an adorable throwback video of her daughter Vivian recreating her 2016 Olympics cameo.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Wagner gets to work Johnson Wagner made a name for himself the last few years at Golf Channel by re-creating interesting shots viewers had seen earlier during network broadcasts.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Shlesinger emphasized the importance of the film’s setting, explaining that recreating specific details about her childhood in suburban Texas was key to the project.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
By smashing together heavy atoms of lead traveling at near-light speeds using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), scientists can create a high-energy environment that briefly frees gluons and quarks from this atomic bondage, recreating the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2024, Taylor and Victoria Monét paid tribute to Bey at the BET Awards, recreating her iconic 2004 live performance with Usher at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Mills are recreating the look of jean fabrics of the ‘70s, ‘80s or ‘90s with constructions that offer enhanced comfort.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Recreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreating. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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