as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the refashioning of the theater will make it more up-to-date and expand the seating capacity
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as in remodeling
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 refashioning
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Noem’s rise from governor of South Dakota to MAGA political celebrity was also abetted by her own refashioning.
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Mckay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
The refashioning of the site, along with the purchase of the hotels, is expected to cost more than $700 million.
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Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Three-and-a-half years after buying the former Veterans Affairs hospital, GM Development has begun refashioning it into apartments.
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Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
The project is one more makeover refashioning the nation’s capital to Trump’s liking, following others such as the demolition of the White House's East Wing to make room for a new ballroom.
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ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
To what extent should these questions be overlooked if refashioning old movies will introduce them to new audiences?
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Holly Willis,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
And meaningful progress turns out to be much harder than simply refashioning an exhibit or a docent’s spiel.
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Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Some are refashioning themselves as community centers for locals who need warmth or free coffee while protesting or patrolling in the sub-freezing weather.
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Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
Like emotional labor, doing this labor of refashioning the body, wardrobe, and overall appearance in order to conform to organizational standards is not necessarily a brand-new aspect of the modern workplace.
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Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
In the name of protecting the balance of powers, the Court is radically refashioning that balance, claiming for itself the final and exclusive authority not only over which laws stand but over who gets to say what the Constitution means.
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Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
In light of the two women’s historic tension, Camilla’s refashioning of Diana’s necklace was viewed by some royal watchers as a shocking move.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Noem’s rise from governor of South Dakota to MAGA political celebrity was also abetted by her own refashioning.
—
Mckay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
The refashioning of the site, along with the purchase of the hotels, is expected to cost more than $700 million.
—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
From there, Chiro takes them apart, refashioning them in a manner that feels authentic and stylish.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Three-and-a-half years after buying the former Veterans Affairs hospital, GM Development has begun refashioning it into apartments.
—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
The project is one more makeover refashioning the nation’s capital to Trump’s liking, following others such as the demolition of the White House's East Wing to make room for a new ballroom.
—
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
To what extent should these questions be overlooked if refashioning old movies will introduce them to new audiences?
—
Holly Willis,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
And meaningful progress turns out to be much harder than simply refashioning an exhibit or a docent’s spiel.
—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Some are refashioning themselves as community centers for locals who need warmth or free coffee while protesting or patrolling in the sub-freezing weather.
—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
Like emotional labor, doing this labor of refashioning the body, wardrobe, and overall appearance in order to conform to organizational standards is not necessarily a brand-new aspect of the modern workplace.
—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
In the name of protecting the balance of powers, the Court is radically refashioning that balance, claiming for itself the final and exclusive authority not only over which laws stand but over who gets to say what the Constitution means.
—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refashioning
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The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.
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The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck weren’t strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse.
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Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
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During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.
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Another notable change was Potter trusting Zetterström with the start as goalkeeper.
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Accidents and travel changes might occur late in the day.
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This allows the robot to operate autonomously in complete darkness, harsh sunlight, and rapidly changing lighting conditions while maintaining accurate mapping, obstacle detection, and path planning for uninterrupted inspections and patrols.
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The threat environment is active and constantly changing, but the lesson here extends well beyond this specific threat and current conflict.
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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The companies are also modifying the electrical characteristics of the devices in other ways.
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With the completion of a multi-year effort to modernize Baltimore’s rail infrastructure — raising bridges, modifying overpasses and expanding the Howard Street Tunnel to accommodate double-stack container trains — Baltimore once again sits at the center of a national rail breakthrough.
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After season one’s show-altering reveal that Sugar is an alien, his fellow alien species is exposed and harmed by the human powers that be, forcing them to retreat to their home planet.
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Doctors credit prominent voices like Oprah Winfrey and social media users for shining a light on menopause, the life-altering symptoms that some women experience and how hormone replacement therapies can help.
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Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
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Lhapal Gyal said the team retained the spiritual core of the source material while reworking character relationships and the narrative structure, drawing on their own direct encounters with the landscapes, customs and culture of Xizang.
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“Refashioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refashioning. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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