RECONCEPTUALIZE Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

reconceptualize

verb

Definition of reconceptualize

as in to reimagine

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Recent Examples of reconceptualize Every year the Crystal Cabin Awards showcase innovative ideas that reconceptualize the airplane cabin experience. — Francesca Street, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023 Then, as the Victorian era ushered in the rise of official dog breeds, people began to reconceptualize the roles that canines could play in their homes. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2022 In the same vein, companies also need to reconceptualize their idea of headquarters. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 20 May 2022 Together, Black Rave Culture produces tracks and DJ sets that reconceptualize and reclaim this legacy, exploring different rhythms, tempos and traditions from across dance music and its diaspora. — Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for reconceptualize

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Inspired by The Simple Life and reimagined for Gen Z, Hardly Workin’ throws the glamorous trio into demanding, unpredictable situations, letting their signature chaos and charm unfold in real time.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
In his 1984 novel Lizzie, late author Evan Hunter (aka Ed McBain) reimagined Borden and Bridget as lovers and theorized that Borden killed her father, Andrew, and stepmother, Abby, because of their relationship.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of reimagine

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Inspired by his own Indigenous background and what archaeologists have discovered about Bimbache culinary culture, chef Marcos Tavío has created a fine-dining experience that reenvisions Canarian ingredients and flavors.

— Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2023
In a remote work model, employers must reenvision the employee experience as a matter of survival.

— Paolo Confino, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2022

Definition of reenvision

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In 1998, the Portuguese government appointed a multidisciplinary commission of experts, including physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, legal experts and researchers, to rethink the country’s drug policy.

— Karyn Sporer, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
The fund now focuses on creating new programs to rethink rural health, instead of filling in financial gaps.

— Daniel Payne, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rethink

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The buildings that are thus given time to grow and develop, find their affinity to the site in that long dialogue, find their materiality and also sometimes redefine their purpose.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Those 12 minutes of shocking terror redefined the slasher genre.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of redefine

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During the former, the court approved a special instruction encouraging a deadlocked jury to reexamine its positions.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Knowing whether a patient is frail or not can change a clinician’s sense of whether to act swiftly on what seems like a small problem or to reexamine whether an elective surgery is a good idea, for instance.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reexamine

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The state appealed that ruling, asking the Georgia Supreme Court to find that Humphreys is not entitled to have his sentence reconsidered under the new law.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
The Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA) also posted an advisory late last week asking visitors to reconsider their trips.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of reconsider

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Changes in adjudication trends, evolving USCIS guidance, and a more sophisticated understanding of what constitutes extraordinary ability have caused many highly qualified professionals to reevaluate which category actually fits their credentials.

— Lorraine D'Alessio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The bill would instruct agencies to reevaluate telework policies and creates a central dashboard to assess efficiency benefits.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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