REINVENT Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

reinvent

verb

Definition of reinvent

as in to transform

to make significant changes or improvements to (something) We are striving to reinvent our business model.

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as in to revive

to bring (something) into use again in a new way Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter.

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Recent Examples of reinvent The show, Gunsmoke & Mirrors, is set in the late 19th century and chronicles the transformation of Christian Rørmose Madsen, who reinvented himself in the lawless crucible of the American West. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Rather than reinventing the martini, Cygnet’s evolving hospitality programs, like the Martini Concierge, invite guests to appreciate how the smallest adjustments in aroma or garnish can reveal different dimensions of the same uncompromising spirit. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 This quintessential college campus from the 19th century is where a group of business, college and government leaders is working on the task of reinventing higher education for the 21st century. — Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 So Ryan goes back to the laboratory to reinvent the ampoules. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinvent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent

Verb

That approach could transform the concept from a conventional tank into an autonomous, high-power battlefield platform.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
This is related to the new trust economy that is transforming the way buying decisions are made.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of transform

Verb

By 2016, Kanarek, who was then living in Greensboro, North Carolina, with Goodwin, a contractor, had revived a childhood enthusiasm for riding and taken up dressage.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Omarzai scored an unbeaten half-century – his second in T20s – and put on 83 runs with Nabi to revive the innings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of revive

Verb

Based on the oxygen-reaction findings, the researchers redesigned the operating voltage range and formation conditions for 40 Ah-class cells.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
In the twenty-tens, modern investigations made clear that the work was in danger of becoming distorted by this display, which would need to be redesigned.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of redesign

Verb

Arnold Roma became one of the most persistent voices behind an effort to resurrect Fire Patrol, arguing that New York had lost more than an antiquated insurance service.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
American Horror Story will be resurrecting its beloved Coven this month.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of resurrect

Verb

In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Artificial intelligence can offer practical opportunities to modify this approach.

— Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of modify

Verb

In approximately a third of the world’s population, the virus will reactivate decades later to cause the infamously painful shingles rash; for reasons yet unknown, rates of shingles are increasing worldwide.

— Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
For other sections that need a boost, look for a lightweight product designed to reactivate your style, apply it only where needed and quickly re-blow-dry those areas.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of reactivate

Verb

If that’s the case, McNeill could finally be ready to reclaim his status as one of the league’s best young defensive tackles.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Kansas has a decades-long history of not electing consecutive governors of the same party, suggesting that Masterson is well-positioned to reclaim the governor’s mansion from Democrat Laura Kelly.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026