as in revisiting
to think about again especially in order to change or improve
The director reimagined the classic movie for a new generation.
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Recent Examples of reimagining
Cheuk’s brand explores creativity and actively seeks out earth-caring design solutions through reimagining design and creating sustainable fashion.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
And with writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s $80 million punk-rock art-house Bride of Frankenstein reimagining The Bride!
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
And reimagining the story rather than faithfully recreating it might be the right strategy.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
In the face of widespread pessimism about the political fate of the United States and growing political polarization, scholars and citizens across the country are reimagining how American democracy could better serve the needs of the whole population.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Investing in different formats that encourage scent layering and reimagining fruity and gourmand fragrances.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
As Italy welcomed the world by displaying symbols of its heritage, the show produced by Olympic ceremony veteran Marco Balich began with dancers from the academy of the famed Milan opera house Teatro alla Scala reimagining 18th-century sculptor Antonio Canova’s marble works.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The bridge between tariff policy and manufacturing reality requires reimagining what American manufacturing can look like.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Taking part in the World Economic Forum for the first time, Catalight operates at the heart of this conversation by reimagining how behavioral healthcare can be designed and delivered to meet modern demands.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
And with writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s $80 million punk-rock art-house Bride of Frankenstein reimagining The Bride!
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
And reimagining the story rather than faithfully recreating it might be the right strategy.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
In the face of widespread pessimism about the political fate of the United States and growing political polarization, scholars and citizens across the country are reimagining how American democracy could better serve the needs of the whole population.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Investing in different formats that encourage scent layering and reimagining fruity and gourmand fragrances.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
As Italy welcomed the world by displaying symbols of its heritage, the show produced by Olympic ceremony veteran Marco Balich began with dancers from the academy of the famed Milan opera house Teatro alla Scala reimagining 18th-century sculptor Antonio Canova’s marble works.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The bridge between tariff policy and manufacturing reality requires reimagining what American manufacturing can look like.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Taking part in the World Economic Forum for the first time, Catalight operates at the heart of this conversation by reimagining how behavioral healthcare can be designed and delivered to meet modern demands.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reimagining
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Fans are revisiting Robert Duvall's final social media posts before his death at 95 years old.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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During that time, the McCoys were locked in a fight worth revisiting now, on the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said during a press conference on Wednesday that officials are reviewing the company’s decision to approve the expedition after forecasts warned of extreme conditions.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cops were reviewing the surveillance footage in an attempt to figure out how the shooting unfolded and identify the killer.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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