refashion

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈfa-shən How to pronounce refashion (audio)
Definition of refashionnext
as in to remodel
to make different in some way refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook

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Recent Examples of refashion Steps from the hotel is a barn that the Schneiders refashioned into Allmeinde Commongrounds, a cultural center and arts residency that has hosted photographers such as Walter Niedermayr and Axel Hütte. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 An inactive bill on human remains has been revived in the final stretch of the state Legislature’s regular session and entirely refashioned to add a level of certainty to the Midway Rising mega project. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 After the abuses of Watergate, DOJ refashioned itself to resist political interference by the White House in the name of dispensing impartial justice. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Kingsoft Cloud is refashioning itself into an artificial intelligence cloud player — a move that should drive its shares higher, according to Morgan Stanley. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for refashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refashion
  1. remodel
  2. modify
  3. alter
  4. change
  5. transform
  6. rework
Verb
  • La Grande Épicerie’s fish stand was remodeled two years ago, including with mosaics by Parisian artist Mathilde Jonquière, and the rotisserie corner has been relooked more recently.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Offices have been remodeled for a modern look, part of a plan to upgrade on-campus facilities.
    — PJ Green October 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of remodel
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  • How researchers tested model To examine this possibility, the team modified the established Kawano/NUC123 computer code, which simulates Big Bang nucleosynthesis.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Even just sitting upright set off the teen’s severe dizziness, so Hershberg modified a wheelchair to partially recline.
    — Nicole Clark, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of modify
Verb
  • Cost of market dependence For sellers who prioritize PSA's resale premium, changes to its fees and submission services can alter the economics of grading a card.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • According to the Army, its integration process is non-destructive, meaning attaching the kit does not permanently alter the underlying munition.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of alter
Verb
  • The approach preserves familiar development workflows while changing how servers coordinate updates and distribute repository data.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Ask whether the time changed, the location changed, or someone simply explained it badly.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • Brother owners Cal and Michael Malouf are the developers behind the James Street district, and have transformed it from a light industrial zone into a must-visit shopping and dining destination.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • That lack of definition extends to the sound of the record, which transforms hyperactively from track to track, echoing the sounds of many other artists without ever quite establishing a distinct profile.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of transform
Verb
  • Brown purchased the downtown space at the end of 2023 and reworked it over the last two years.
    — Rembert Browne, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
  • His gestures, his mannerisms, his face, his intonations were reworked into a new kind of life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of rework

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“Refashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refashion. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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