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
Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Fast forward 100 years, and to mark the anniversary of the honeymoon adventure, Mercedes-Maybach PR had the idea of recreating, at least in part, the trans-Alpine adventure.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Back in 2021, to mark eight years together, Duggar and Seewald had a little fun recreating a throwback photo of themselves — with a twist.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
By way of introducing Hemsworth's version of the character in the Season 4 premiere, the episode takes a trip down memory lane, recreating iconic moments from the series with the new actor going through the motions that Cavill did in the original episodes.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneda touched on the challenges of recreating the different periods of Japanese culture presented throughout the film, in addition to showcasing the elaborate Kabuki styles.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Hollywood on Sunday night, with Tory Burch recreating the striking green slip via knotted detailing that mirrored the draping of the original dress.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
After two hikers lost their way during an unexpected snowstorm in Washington’s Snoqualmie region, search and rescue personnel are urging anyone recreating in the backcountry to be prepared.
—Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
But as Sora 2 users began recreating celebrities without consent, OpenAI was forced to act.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
By way of introducing Hemsworth's version of the character in the Season 4 premiere, the episode takes a trip down memory lane, recreating iconic moments from the series with the new actor going through the motions that Cavill did in the original episodes.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Ripa was playing chess — not checkers — with this bold Beth Harmon outfit, perfectly recreating Anya Taylor-Joy’s sharp-witted character from The Queen’s Gambit.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneda touched on the challenges of recreating the different periods of Japanese culture presented throughout the film, in addition to showcasing the elaborate Kabuki styles.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Lisa ends up alone, crying and sitting out by the water, nearly perfectly re-creating that famous photo of Princess Diana on the diving board.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Hollywood on Sunday night, with Tory Burch recreating the striking green slip via knotted detailing that mirrored the draping of the original dress.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
But as Sora 2 users began recreating celebrities without consent, OpenAI was forced to act.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
And the public gets some wild movies and TV shows that would otherwise never get made, doing crazy-stupid stuff like recreating Napoleonic-era sea battles off the coast of the Galapagos.
—John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
For the show, the costumes were designed in collaboration with Vivian Westwood, recreating Cher’s tweed look, and Tom Brown designed Dionne’s outfit, as the original costumes are gone.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Fast forward 100 years, and to mark the anniversary of the honeymoon adventure, Mercedes-Maybach PR had the idea of recreating, at least in part, the trans-Alpine adventure.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Back in 2021, to mark eight years together, Duggar and Seewald had a little fun recreating a throwback photo of themselves — with a twist.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
By way of introducing Hemsworth's version of the character in the Season 4 premiere, the episode takes a trip down memory lane, recreating iconic moments from the series with the new actor going through the motions that Cavill did in the original episodes.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneda touched on the challenges of recreating the different periods of Japanese culture presented throughout the film, in addition to showcasing the elaborate Kabuki styles.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Hollywood on Sunday night, with Tory Burch recreating the striking green slip via knotted detailing that mirrored the draping of the original dress.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
After two hikers lost their way during an unexpected snowstorm in Washington’s Snoqualmie region, search and rescue personnel are urging anyone recreating in the backcountry to be prepared.
—Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
But as Sora 2 users began recreating celebrities without consent, OpenAI was forced to act.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fast forward 100 years, and to mark the anniversary of the honeymoon adventure, Mercedes-Maybach PR had the idea of recreating, at least in part, the trans-Alpine adventure.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
By way of introducing Hemsworth's version of the character in the Season 4 premiere, the episode takes a trip down memory lane, recreating iconic moments from the series with the new actor going through the motions that Cavill did in the original episodes.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Ripa was playing chess — not checkers — with this bold Beth Harmon outfit, perfectly recreating Anya Taylor-Joy’s sharp-witted character from The Queen’s Gambit.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneda touched on the challenges of recreating the different periods of Japanese culture presented throughout the film, in addition to showcasing the elaborate Kabuki styles.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Lisa ends up alone, crying and sitting out by the water, nearly perfectly re-creating that famous photo of Princess Diana on the diving board.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Hollywood on Sunday night, with Tory Burch recreating the striking green slip via knotted detailing that mirrored the draping of the original dress.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
But as Sora 2 users began recreating celebrities without consent, OpenAI was forced to act.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
And the public gets some wild movies and TV shows that would otherwise never get made, doing crazy-stupid stuff like recreating Napoleonic-era sea battles off the coast of the Galapagos.
—John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Recreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreating. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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