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
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
ABC News, 4 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
Filming took place in and around the picturesque beachfront resort, with the show’s production designer refashioning interiors to reflect the narrative.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Gyllenhaal, who also wrote her film, has corrected the imbalance, refashioning the story from the Bride’s perspective and concocting a protagonist of unfiltered feminist fury.
—ABC News, 4 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
Filming took place in and around the picturesque beachfront resort, with the show’s production designer refashioning interiors to reflect the narrative.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refashioning
Noun
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Rather than fretting over trends, make intentional alterations to the floor plan that feel special rather than builder-grade, McSwain says.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy and some of the people he’s placed in key roles across HHS and its agencies have made sweeping alterations to vaccination policy, undermining vaccine confidence in the process.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gamble granted a temporary injunction barring the all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River from altering or remodeling any structure where campers were housed during the tragedy.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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Capital plans include opening 30 new stores and remodeling 130 existing locations, many of which have not been refreshed in a decade, executives said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This can induce all sorts of changes, from the average temperature observed to the polarization of the arriving light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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The news did not change Democrats' resolve to force operational changes within the department through the spending bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But that’s changing as AI euphoria gives way to skepticism.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But ultimately, San Diego’s quality was the difference, as Anders Dreyer’s first-half goal gave the visitors a 1-0 win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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Coby White’s influence There’s a distinct difference with the Hornets’ second unit and that has a lot to do with Coby White’s arrival.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Previous studies have looked at how modifying road markings, like covering up a stop sign or messing with lane lines, can sometimes fool self-driving systems into veering off-course or making unwanted or dangerous maneuvers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
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These combine to diminish fine lines and spur collagen production, simultaneously depuffing and modifying the condition.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ultrarunner and coach Marco Altini has a great discussion of his personal experimentation on altering metabolic flexibility to improve his running performance.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company is also reworking its store label brands such as its home goods brand called Threshold.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Executives said Target is reworking store-label brands, including its Threshold home brand, and is using an artificial intelligence tool to better spot trends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Refashioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refashioning. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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