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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
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The chefs design menus that take their lead from the movies, maybe recreating a dish featured in the film or putting a spin on an entree or appetizer that lines up with a location or character.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
And so to see that despite the exploitation that enslaved people were being subjected to despite the horrendous conditions, all this brutality going on, and yet people are trying actively recreating traditions, right?
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2025
But that’s not the same as recreating the original from the record.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Wheatley isn’t just briskly checking off reference points, however, but devotedly recreating their tropes and aesthetics.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
The work aims to ensure safety for residents recreating in the area, according to county officials.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Her programs offer practical systems to help women stop recreating chaos in their lives and build safety through routine, consistency, and community support.
—Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Join me in recreating Brinkley’s playful yet polished outfit by shopping blazers, tank tops, shorts, and ballet flats inspired by her look.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The chefs design menus that take their lead from the movies, maybe recreating a dish featured in the film or putting a spin on an entree or appetizer that lines up with a location or character.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
But that’s not the same as recreating the original from the record.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Wheatley isn’t just briskly checking off reference points, however, but devotedly recreating their tropes and aesthetics.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
The work aims to ensure safety for residents recreating in the area, according to county officials.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Her programs offer practical systems to help women stop recreating chaos in their lives and build safety through routine, consistency, and community support.
—Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The sheer scope of re-creating Paris in the 1700s for one episode is not lost on Mastrantonio and Pegoretti.
—Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Join me in recreating Brinkley’s playful yet polished outfit by shopping blazers, tank tops, shorts, and ballet flats inspired by her look.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
For example, Milwaukee Revealed will include an exhibit recreating features of the Schlitz Palm Garden, a real beer hall that opened in 1896.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The chefs design menus that take their lead from the movies, maybe recreating a dish featured in the film or putting a spin on an entree or appetizer that lines up with a location or character.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
And so to see that despite the exploitation that enslaved people were being subjected to despite the horrendous conditions, all this brutality going on, and yet people are trying actively recreating traditions, right?
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2025
But that’s not the same as recreating the original from the record.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Wheatley isn’t just briskly checking off reference points, however, but devotedly recreating their tropes and aesthetics.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
The work aims to ensure safety for residents recreating in the area, according to county officials.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Her programs offer practical systems to help women stop recreating chaos in their lives and build safety through routine, consistency, and community support.
—Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Join me in recreating Brinkley’s playful yet polished outfit by shopping blazers, tank tops, shorts, and ballet flats inspired by her look.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
For example, Milwaukee Revealed will include an exhibit recreating features of the Schlitz Palm Garden, a real beer hall that opened in 1896.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The chefs design menus that take their lead from the movies, maybe recreating a dish featured in the film or putting a spin on an entree or appetizer that lines up with a location or character.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
But that’s not the same as recreating the original from the record.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Wheatley isn’t just briskly checking off reference points, however, but devotedly recreating their tropes and aesthetics.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
The work aims to ensure safety for residents recreating in the area, according to county officials.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Her programs offer practical systems to help women stop recreating chaos in their lives and build safety through routine, consistency, and community support.
—Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The sheer scope of re-creating Paris in the 1700s for one episode is not lost on Mastrantonio and Pegoretti.
—Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Join me in recreating Brinkley’s playful yet polished outfit by shopping blazers, tank tops, shorts, and ballet flats inspired by her look.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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