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Recent Examples of reconceptualize
What gives me pause is the question of why Brooker would radically reconceptualize a series whose premise has exceeded its expiration date, instead of just moving on to a fresh idea.
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Time, 16 June 2023
In a sense, Black people, whose past has been deliberately erased, are embracing Afrofuturism as a means to reconceptualize their history and a tool for speculating on a more fruitful future.
—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic cratered our delicate balance between needs and wants, forcing communities across the world to rethink or better yet, reconceptualize the meaning of what traits thriving communities possess.
—Rod Berger, Forbes, 2 May 2022
The voices working now to reconceptualize that relationship include not only figures like Tlaib, who comfortably place themselves on the Democratic Party’s left wing, but organizations like J Street, whose advocates are angling to replace Israel hawks in the political mainstream.
—Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
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
Time, 16 June 2023
In a sense, Black people, whose past has been deliberately erased, are embracing Afrofuturism as a means to reconceptualize their history and a tool for speculating on a more fruitful future.
—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic cratered our delicate balance between needs and wants, forcing communities across the world to rethink or better yet, reconceptualize the meaning of what traits thriving communities possess.
—Rod Berger, Forbes, 2 May 2022
The voices working now to reconceptualize that relationship include not only figures like Tlaib, who comfortably place themselves on the Democratic Party’s left wing, but organizations like J Street, whose advocates are angling to replace Israel hawks in the political mainstream.
—Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconceptualize
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As retail reclaims its role as a space for real-life connection and not just commerce, brands are reimagining their physical spaces not just as stores, but stages with consumers at the center.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Cotton Incorporated has reimagined its CottonWorks website to better meet the needs of global textile professionals across every stage of the value chain.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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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
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In a remote work model, employers must reenvision the employee experience as a matter of survival.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
23 Nov. 2022
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Doyle’s team is rethinking how ERP, transportation and quality systems can be enhanced with data and artificial intelligence.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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If the floor is lower than these companies think, or if there is a true collapse of pay-TV, companies may rethink their bundling and distribution strategies to reorient around reach, a shift that would benefit the likes of Netflix and YouTube.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, the avant-garde New York band that helped redefine Seventies rock & roll, especially that coming out of the city.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Just after the nation’s leaders redefined who deserved help, Marlena, 19, brought her sisters home.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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More samples from the fossil record will provide additional clarity, but the new work illustrates the importance of reexamining fossils collected earlier.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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The election of Donald Trump and his administration’s strong stance against DEI programs have caused numerous corporations, like Target, to reexamine internal policies that might bring down the government’s wrath.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The report finds that 86% of CFOs are actively reshaping global supply chains and reconsidering corporate spending and capital expenditures, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The commercial rollout is already underway, and investors who still view this as speculative may be reconsidering their decision.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Our Constitution has not surrendered the right of the people to make different decisions any more than their rights to make moral judgments or to reevaluate changing circumstances.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 June 2025
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Missions were halted, programs reevaluated, and momentum lost.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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“Reconceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconceptualize. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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