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
Significant work is already underway to save £100M by reimagining the BBC’s workforce through outsourcing thousands of jobs and commercialising online teams under BBC MediaTech, the latter of which was touted in Davie’s speech.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Humans decide what's worth reimagining.
—Ryan Roslansky
aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
And in a move sure to thrill fusion fans, Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets will celebrate the music of Weather Report, reimagining one of jazz’s most iconic bands through Elling’s inventive vocal lens.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Shen will lead a task force focused on reimagining the marketplace, though leaders say any large-scale changes are still years away.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Having worked with the family for years, Danielle Cohen, Chiara Confalonieri, and Iris Capra of Studio dxp architetti were put to the task of reimagining the interiors.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
Where Fennell’s film departs from its source—reimagining rather than excavating—Powell’s novel goes the other direction, pushing deeper into Brontë’s life and work to find what might explain them.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
While that hesitation is healthy (generally, reimagining your routine as often as social media encourages isn’t always best), turns out there is actual merit to tweaking your products along with the evolving seasons.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
From artists like Sega Bodega reimagining live electronic performance, to bands like Shame building careers on their own terms, and artists like ODUMODUBLVCK bypassing genre and fusing his cultural influences into something entirely his own.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Humans decide what's worth reimagining.
—Ryan Roslansky
aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
And in a move sure to thrill fusion fans, Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets will celebrate the music of Weather Report, reimagining one of jazz’s most iconic bands through Elling’s inventive vocal lens.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Shen will lead a task force focused on reimagining the marketplace, though leaders say any large-scale changes are still years away.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Having worked with the family for years, Danielle Cohen, Chiara Confalonieri, and Iris Capra of Studio dxp architetti were put to the task of reimagining the interiors.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
Where Fennell’s film departs from its source—reimagining rather than excavating—Powell’s novel goes the other direction, pushing deeper into Brontë’s life and work to find what might explain them.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
While that hesitation is healthy (generally, reimagining your routine as often as social media encourages isn’t always best), turns out there is actual merit to tweaking your products along with the evolving seasons.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
From artists like Sega Bodega reimagining live electronic performance, to bands like Shame building careers on their own terms, and artists like ODUMODUBLVCK bypassing genre and fusing his cultural influences into something entirely his own.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reimagining
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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In any case, revisiting their past gives them some hope.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Routine wellness visits typically involve monitoring blood pressure, weight and cholesterol, as well as reviewing family history and individual risk factors for certain illnesses.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reimagining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reimagining. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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