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
By reimagining its approach, the Baltimore County Police Department has brought about meaningful change and positioned itself to better meet the future needs of the profession.
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Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Goldwasser and her colleagues achieved this striking property by reimagining mathematical proof as an interaction between two parties.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
Deep in Mexico’s forests, two Indigenous mycologists seek to reconcile the past and present while reimagining the future for themselves and a changing world.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Now, the team behind Italo’s — who also own Aria — is reimagining the space.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
And, while the evening was all about reimagining Black hair via Black women, there was still room for the female gaze.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
The process itself — learning, building and reimagining — is what keeps her moving.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Goldwasser and her colleagues achieved this striking property by reimagining mathematical proof as an interaction between two parties.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
Deep in Mexico’s forests, two Indigenous mycologists seek to reconcile the past and present while reimagining the future for themselves and a changing world.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Now, the team behind Italo’s — who also own Aria — is reimagining the space.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
And, while the evening was all about reimagining Black hair via Black women, there was still room for the female gaze.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
The process itself — learning, building and reimagining — is what keeps her moving.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reimagining
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Fueled by the continuous wave of Y2K nostalgia, fashion fans are have been revisiting the lower rise silhouettes that dominated the late '90s and early 2000s, while styling them in a more wearable, modern way.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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That 33-30 OT banger is worth revisiting, even if both rosters have changed in the subsequent years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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With proper patient consent, AI tools can assist in reviewing medical information during early screening, identifying key indicators that confirm whether a case qualifies.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Reimagining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reimagining. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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