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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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
Martin Vassolo, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Phil Hoad recreates the story for us with a great sense of pacing and style, taking in not just the main elements of the tale, but expanding his aperture to explore the larger treasure-hunting subculture.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) recreates his childhood memory of his uncle's Hay Place in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot.
—Allison Sadlier, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The costume recreates the dancers’ fans from Taylor Swift’s concert’s opening moments.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Some further internet sleuthing brings Billy to Agatha’s doorstep, where the show recreates the events from the first episode from Billy’s point of view.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
While the real-time countdown isn't spot on, Saturday Night recreates the 90-minute run-up to the first live show in only a slightly more generous 108 minutes.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The episode features interviews with the victims' families, looks into suspects that were ruled out by law enforcement and recreates the timeline of events from that day.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Perfect for history buffs, the village recreates what life was like for settlers during the 1600s in Salem.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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The exhibition recreates the Israeli music festival with items salvaged from the scene and witness testimonies, while asking participants to seek the return of the hostages taken at the festival.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Phil Hoad recreates the story for us with a great sense of pacing and style, taking in not just the main elements of the tale, but expanding his aperture to explore the larger treasure-hunting subculture.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) recreates his childhood memory of his uncle's Hay Place in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot.
—Allison Sadlier, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The costume recreates the dancers’ fans from Taylor Swift’s concert’s opening moments.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Some further internet sleuthing brings Billy to Agatha’s doorstep, where the show recreates the events from the first episode from Billy’s point of view.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
While the real-time countdown isn't spot on, Saturday Night recreates the 90-minute run-up to the first live show in only a slightly more generous 108 minutes.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The episode features interviews with the victims' families, looks into suspects that were ruled out by law enforcement and recreates the timeline of events from that day.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Perfect for history buffs, the village recreates what life was like for settlers during the 1600s in Salem.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Recreates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreates. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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