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 Bottom Line Gen Z isn’t rejecting career ambition—they’re redefining it around skill mastery, purpose and sustainable productivity rather than traditional hierarchies.
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Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
By bringing together specialized experiences to pivotal business moments, the profession is redefining how organizations operate and drive innovation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Known for redefining modern elegance, Armani dressed countless Hollywood stars and royals alike.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
With a suite of eleven essential newsletters, including Flagship for daily insights, Principals for Washington insiders, Africa for analysis from the continent, Business and Media, Semafor is redefining the news experience by pioneering journalistic innovations from Semaform to Signals.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
From nostalgic classics that shaped a generation to contemporary hits redefining genres, this lineup offers plenty of reasons to curl up and press play.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
The trailer also highlights the rise of a new wave of storytellers who are pushing boundaries and redefining television.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In the first phase of the redefining project, one elementary school closed, four elementary schools are becoming K-8 schools and one middle school is growing to be a 6-12 school.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
From that realization the BUZZ was born, redefining two industries with functional luxury.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
By bringing together specialized experiences to pivotal business moments, the profession is redefining how organizations operate and drive innovation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Known for redefining modern elegance, Armani dressed countless Hollywood stars and royals alike.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
With a suite of eleven essential newsletters, including Flagship for daily insights, Principals for Washington insiders, Africa for analysis from the continent, Business and Media, Semafor is redefining the news experience by pioneering journalistic innovations from Semaform to Signals.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
From nostalgic classics that shaped a generation to contemporary hits redefining genres, this lineup offers plenty of reasons to curl up and press play.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
The trailer also highlights the rise of a new wave of storytellers who are pushing boundaries and redefining television.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In the first phase of the redefining project, one elementary school closed, four elementary schools are becoming K-8 schools and one middle school is growing to be a 6-12 school.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
From that realization the BUZZ was born, redefining two industries with functional luxury.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefining
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After decades of entrenched hostility, there are early, though admittedly fragile, signals that both Lebanon and Syria may be reconsidering their approach to Israel.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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CoolVu’s expansion also comes at a moment when more Americans are reconsidering traditional career paths thanks to the interplay of artificial intelligence.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Up-close photos of jazz legends, tableside magic and revisiting the 1990s with an all-ages celebration.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the pet wasn't interested in the neckwear, but was intrigued about revisiting the pub.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Redefining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefining. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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