as in revisits
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Recent Examples of redefines
The Apple iPhone 17e redefines entry-level excellence by doubling its base storage to 256GB and introducing the lightning-fast A19 chip.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
As founder of Métier Maison, Wennstrom has built a brand that redefines traditional real estate.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That shift also redefines the nature of the conflict.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Flat shoes particularly bring a sense of understated elegance to a granny-jeans look—from leather loafers to strappy sandals, the combination of comfort and polish redefines everyday dressing.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
The vehicle is positioned as a Grand Opening car that redefines the luxury roadster segment.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The result is a sandwich that illuminates, a sandwich that delights, a sandwich that redefines the Italian combo as a structure, a set of relationships, a formula that admits many solutions.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Through his personal story, the film portrays with honesty and strength the process through which a person redefines his life, identity and boundaries after a profound overturn of events, reminding us that the real strength often lies beneath the surface.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Be Tulum Beach & Spa Resort, by contrast, redefines the barefoot-luxury formula.
—Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
As founder of Métier Maison, Wennstrom has built a brand that redefines traditional real estate.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That shift also redefines the nature of the conflict.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Flat shoes particularly bring a sense of understated elegance to a granny-jeans look—from leather loafers to strappy sandals, the combination of comfort and polish redefines everyday dressing.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
The vehicle is positioned as a Grand Opening car that redefines the luxury roadster segment.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The result is a sandwich that illuminates, a sandwich that delights, a sandwich that redefines the Italian combo as a structure, a set of relationships, a formula that admits many solutions.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Through his personal story, the film portrays with honesty and strength the process through which a person redefines his life, identity and boundaries after a profound overturn of events, reminding us that the real strength often lies beneath the surface.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Be Tulum Beach & Spa Resort, by contrast, redefines the barefoot-luxury formula.
—Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefines
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The trailer revisits the trial through the lens of the interrogation Carroll faced in court.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Speaking with Vanity Fair, the star stylist revisits Amélie Poulain’s memorable bob 25 years after its April 25, 2001 debut.—
Adèle Bari,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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But some lawmakers hope the White House reconsiders.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Semiconductor plants typically cost tens of billions of dollars and often need significant government subsidies, which has become more challenging for Saudi Arabia as the kingdom reconsiders some Vision 2030 projects amid — prewar — lower oil prices.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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There’s also the multi-state litigation against Nexstar-Tegna, which has stymied the integration of the two local TV station groups as the court reviews the claims that the tie-up is anticompetitive.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The stay is in place until next week while the high court reviews emergency appeals.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Redefines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefines. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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