redecorate

verb

Definition of redecoratenext
as in to redo

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Recent Examples of redecorate Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley recently redecorated their headquarters’ lobbies with SpaceX branding and paraphernalia. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 5 June 2026 It was remodeled and redecorated in 1963 when the castle became a hotel. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 In Fort Worth, Shaw also plans to redecorate the Near Southside restaurant to bring some of the Southwestern menu items and a fresh look. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026 What made this the right building, and how did the production designer redecorate it to show us Charlie and Emma’s inner lives? — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redecorate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redecorate
  1. redo
  2. paint
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  • By redoing it, albeit with more high-tech equipment than was available in 1919, Harksen hopes to illustrate that even monumental experiments can be re-created by the average person.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
  • In the process, longstanding federal contracting controls were set aside, no-bid contracts were awarded, and superficial cosmetic work was performed that staff warned would have to be redone.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of redo
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  • Marvin Ridge High School is letting rising seniors paint their parking spots ahead of the start of the school year, but designs must be approved in advance.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • The Dutch designer, who regularly uses denim and deadstock in his couture collections, painted, shredded, and felted the fabric for a variety of jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
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