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
In a recent LinkedIn post, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel reflected on how what began as a family business has evolved into a global brand, redefining how denim is made—ethically and consciously.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Throughout the book, Thakrar weaves together authentic voices from influential women who are redefining leadership, creativity and connection.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
As urban populations swell and land becomes scarce, these record-breaking structures are redefining density, vertical living, and the role of architecture as both infrastructure and statement of global influence.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Xi welcomed the comments from Merz, who faces a tough balancing act of redefining an economic relationship that has been increasingly unfavorable to Germany, but which remains central to its core industrial interests.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
These are the labels InStyle fashion editors swear by, the heritage houses that have defined generations, and the under-the-radar names redefining what quiet luxury looks like today.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
After the Civil War, redefining citizenship reshaped the nation’s trajectory.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Hakuho was one of the few wrestlers not implicated, and his reign during this period was not only absolute but redefining.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The explosive jazz‑rock pianist – known for redefining piano performance with the physicality of a prizefighter and the swagger of a rock guitarist – is set to turn the DIA’s auditorium into something closer to a sonic combustion chamber.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Throughout the book, Thakrar weaves together authentic voices from influential women who are redefining leadership, creativity and connection.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
As urban populations swell and land becomes scarce, these record-breaking structures are redefining density, vertical living, and the role of architecture as both infrastructure and statement of global influence.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Xi welcomed the comments from Merz, who faces a tough balancing act of redefining an economic relationship that has been increasingly unfavorable to Germany, but which remains central to its core industrial interests.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
These are the labels InStyle fashion editors swear by, the heritage houses that have defined generations, and the under-the-radar names redefining what quiet luxury looks like today.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
After the Civil War, redefining citizenship reshaped the nation’s trajectory.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Hakuho was one of the few wrestlers not implicated, and his reign during this period was not only absolute but redefining.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The explosive jazz‑rock pianist – known for redefining piano performance with the physicality of a prizefighter and the swagger of a rock guitarist – is set to turn the DIA’s auditorium into something closer to a sonic combustion chamber.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefining
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Travelers are already reconsidering flying through a region that can light up at any moment.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The national party is reconsidering its primary calendar, which could undercut the state's influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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And given our political moment, there’s something useful about revisiting the rage occasioned by Clinton, Reagan, and Bush.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whether that interpretation remains appropriate is worth revisiting, particularly when the city is contemplating one of the largest property tax increases in decades.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The motion, introduced by Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, creates a three-member ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing all pending city matters related to Measure ULA and recommending next steps.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Spencer Crawford, a police spokesman, said Wednesday investigators are reviewing evidence, including cellphone video of the fight, and are awaiting autopsy results.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Redefining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefining. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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