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
Along with Hannah Meloche, Ellie Thumann, and yes, even an up-and-coming Emma Chamberlain, McKeen and those in her orbit were redefining content creation.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Christina Haack and Heather Rae El Moussa are redefining co-parenting goals one desert pool day at a time.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
After nearly a decade together, Nick Barber, a furniture entrepreneur known for his charm and goofball energy, finally proposed to Yvonne Najor, a former vice president of marketing at a high-profile nightlife empire now redefining success beyond the velvet rope after an unexpected layoff.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
New technologies, shifting audience expectations and emerging business models are continuously redefining what leadership actually requires, and the skills that made someone successful yesterday may not be enough tomorrow.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Ashley Russo, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual, said parents are increasingly redefining what financial success looks like for their children—shifting from degrees to deeds.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Fashion and beauty companies are redefining philanthropy as a core business function, not a standalone initiative, as industry leaders stressed at Monday’s Social Impact Summit in New York, hosted by the Social Impact Fund and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Foundation.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
These legal professionals are not only achieving outstanding results for their clients but are also redefining leadership within the legal industry.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Christina Haack and Heather Rae El Moussa are redefining co-parenting goals one desert pool day at a time.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
After nearly a decade together, Nick Barber, a furniture entrepreneur known for his charm and goofball energy, finally proposed to Yvonne Najor, a former vice president of marketing at a high-profile nightlife empire now redefining success beyond the velvet rope after an unexpected layoff.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
New technologies, shifting audience expectations and emerging business models are continuously redefining what leadership actually requires, and the skills that made someone successful yesterday may not be enough tomorrow.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Ashley Russo, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual, said parents are increasingly redefining what financial success looks like for their children—shifting from degrees to deeds.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Fashion and beauty companies are redefining philanthropy as a core business function, not a standalone initiative, as industry leaders stressed at Monday’s Social Impact Summit in New York, hosted by the Social Impact Fund and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Foundation.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
These legal professionals are not only achieving outstanding results for their clients but are also redefining leadership within the legal industry.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefining
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Across the United States, hospitals and policymakers are reconsidering whether to provide gender-affirming care, with some, like Children’s Hospital Colorado, abruptly halting it.—
Jude Clinchard,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Electric car and motorcycle interest has soared in Southeast Asia in particular, and several countries have even begun reconsidering their nuclear power plans in the wake of the conflict.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some sites are worth revisiting.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Now, on a trip to somewhere new or when revisiting my favorite hotels, my must-have souvenir sometimes is just the fancy mini shampoo bottle, if only to make my grandma proud.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The team identifies rediscoveries by reviewing public platforms such as eBird, iNaturalist and Xeno-Canto — tools that everyday birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts already use.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The team started reviewing every piece of evidence collected over the years.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Redefining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefining. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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