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
Fifty years later the beloved landmark was empty and ripe for reimagining.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
The series effectively elevated the character beyond being viewed simply as Superman’s female counterpart, reimagining her as a more emotionally complex and world-weary hero still grappling with the trauma of Krypton’s destruction.
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Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The co-director of Cinderella reimagining Steps has welcomed Netflix’s decision to take it straight to streaming.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Rather than attempting to further shrink the size of transistors, for which cutting-edge lithography is required, Huawei’s new approach focuses on optimizing chip transmission speeds by reimagining the chip’s layout.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
This outpost from the same family of Central and Kjolle fame—renowned for both cataloguing and reimagining obscure ingredients found throughout various altitudes of Peru—has become the home base for their culinary research arm, Mater Iniciativa.
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Paola Miglio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Beyond the menu, KFC is reimagining its physical spaces.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
One example is increasing Florida’s supply of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called in-law suites or backyard cottages, which add attainable housing stock by reimagining existing neighborhoods rather than building new ones.
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Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Marthe Simon and Paul Peller, the work and life partners behind the firm Marthe Architecture, leaned heavily upon gold leaf, trompe l’oeil, and other warm maximalist touches when reimagining this apartment on Paris’s Left Bank.
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Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
The series effectively elevated the character beyond being viewed simply as Superman’s female counterpart, reimagining her as a more emotionally complex and world-weary hero still grappling with the trauma of Krypton’s destruction.
—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The co-director of Cinderella reimagining Steps has welcomed Netflix’s decision to take it straight to streaming.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Rather than attempting to further shrink the size of transistors, for which cutting-edge lithography is required, Huawei’s new approach focuses on optimizing chip transmission speeds by reimagining the chip’s layout.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
This outpost from the same family of Central and Kjolle fame—renowned for both cataloguing and reimagining obscure ingredients found throughout various altitudes of Peru—has become the home base for their culinary research arm, Mater Iniciativa.
—
Paola Miglio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Beyond the menu, KFC is reimagining its physical spaces.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
One example is increasing Florida’s supply of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called in-law suites or backyard cottages, which add attainable housing stock by reimagining existing neighborhoods rather than building new ones.
—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Marthe Simon and Paul Peller, the work and life partners behind the firm Marthe Architecture, leaned heavily upon gold leaf, trompe l’oeil, and other warm maximalist touches when reimagining this apartment on Paris’s Left Bank.
—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reimagining
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After revisiting Smith’s past comments, Hart pointed to the championship trophy beside him and pressed the 58-year-old to acknowledge his remarks.
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Today, thanks to the popularity of laundry hacks on social media, people are revisiting that method.
Verb
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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After he was informed of the student’s death, Finkelstein did not change his practice of signing and approving the cardiovascular test results without meaningfully reviewing them, federal authorities said.
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