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
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.
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CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Parton initially shared the track back in 1977, and the country legend celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the classic by reimagining it as a group effort, one which raises funds for a children’s hospital.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Written by Chris Chibnall, the new take on Christie’s 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery expands far beyond a single death, reimagining the story with more modern plot pacing and darker political intrigue.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
The program reflects Luke’s experience as the driving force behind UnderCover Presents, which produced a series of concerts between 2010-2019 reimagining beloved albums track by track by recruiting musicians representing a global constellation of styles.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Bobby played with so many different lineups over the decades — Dead & Company, RatDog, Wolf Bros, Furthur, Bob Weir and Friends — constantly reimagining these songs while keeping their spirit intact.
—Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
In the 18th century, American founder and businessman Gouverneur Morris advanced the muse struggle by reimagining power in the new nation.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Based on Deborah Harkness' All Souls trilogy, A Discovery of Witches unveils a steamy, Romeo and Juliet-style fantasy romance that remains true to its source material while also reimagining elements for the screen.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Sometimes that means reimagining the classic tree topper by swapping a traditional star for a sculptural cluster of branches.
—Leala King, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Parton initially shared the track back in 1977, and the country legend celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the classic by reimagining it as a group effort, one which raises funds for a children’s hospital.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Written by Chris Chibnall, the new take on Christie’s 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery expands far beyond a single death, reimagining the story with more modern plot pacing and darker political intrigue.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
The program reflects Luke’s experience as the driving force behind UnderCover Presents, which produced a series of concerts between 2010-2019 reimagining beloved albums track by track by recruiting musicians representing a global constellation of styles.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Bobby played with so many different lineups over the decades — Dead & Company, RatDog, Wolf Bros, Furthur, Bob Weir and Friends — constantly reimagining these songs while keeping their spirit intact.
—Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
In the 18th century, American founder and businessman Gouverneur Morris advanced the muse struggle by reimagining power in the new nation.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Based on Deborah Harkness' All Souls trilogy, A Discovery of Witches unveils a steamy, Romeo and Juliet-style fantasy romance that remains true to its source material while also reimagining elements for the screen.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Sometimes that means reimagining the classic tree topper by swapping a traditional star for a sculptural cluster of branches.
—Leala King, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reimagining
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Recently, Parvaz Madadi has undergone a painful process of revisiting her past work and memories.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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This could be trying something new, confronting a fear, revisiting a difficult conversation or stepping outside a familiar identity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The committee is currently reviewing feedback from the public comment phase, which ended late last year.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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As a result, regulators are rightfully reviewing their policies—ones that focus on truly sustainable sources of power.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Reimagining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reimagining. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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