as in reconsidering
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 redefining
The modus operandi here is thoughtful service without pretense, and that extends to a new generation of restaurateurs who are increasingly redefining what Milwaukee food can be, while honoring the traditions that shaped them.
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Lori Fredrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
For the Haeg family, part of their healing is redefining hope not as a feeling but as a choice.
—Derek James, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Beyoncé redefining the naked dress with intention, Princess Diana in Dior by John Galliano, effortless and eternal.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Organizers said this year’s edition will highlight the major transformations redefining the industry, including the impact of AI and the rise of the creator economy.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Ganni has historically occupied a clearly accessible contemporary positioning, but its elevation strategy has nudged it upward without fully redefining what the brand stands for.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
That led the quarterback to the Miami Hurricanes — and on a path to redefining himself.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The project is considered one of the most influential of the 21st century, redefining the visual album format.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
By integrating detection, deception, and neutralization into a single ecosystem—and leveraging the power of autonomy—Ultra Maritime is redefining how naval forces defend themselves beneath the waves.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Lori Fredrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
For the Haeg family, part of their healing is redefining hope not as a feeling but as a choice.
—Derek James, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Beyoncé redefining the naked dress with intention, Princess Diana in Dior by John Galliano, effortless and eternal.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Organizers said this year’s edition will highlight the major transformations redefining the industry, including the impact of AI and the rise of the creator economy.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Ganni has historically occupied a clearly accessible contemporary positioning, but its elevation strategy has nudged it upward without fully redefining what the brand stands for.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
That led the quarterback to the Miami Hurricanes — and on a path to redefining himself.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The project is considered one of the most influential of the 21st century, redefining the visual album format.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
By integrating detection, deception, and neutralization into a single ecosystem—and leveraging the power of autonomy—Ultra Maritime is redefining how naval forces defend themselves beneath the waves.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefining
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As a result, many are reconsidering their career paths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell whether this threat was real, but who could blame Griffin for reconsidering?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In a new YouTube series, Sally Jessy Reflects, the host, 91, is revisiting some of her favorite moments from her tenure on TV.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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For gardeners refining their craft after years of practice, the value in revisiting these basics is not in learning them for the first time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Coach Mitch Johnson must have known the Spurs needed to get the De’Aaron Fox-Victor Wembanyama pick-and-roll going more after reviewing Game 1.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Users will be able to choose between an automatic process, or reviewing changes to memory directly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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“Redefining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefining. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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