1
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
Netflix is doubling down on Southeast Asian genre content with two zombie horror films that promise to reinvent the subgenre with distinctive local flavors, the company revealed during the ongoing APAC film showcase in Tokyo.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
From the jump, the show was willing to reinvent side characters and subplots, while infusing the themes of the video game’s first installment—survival and unconditional love—into its smallest creations.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
His strange and magical imagery (and his stubborn methods) reinvented illustration.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
From Menswear Fabric to Timeless Women’s Fashion Frank & Eileen reinvented the women's button-up shirt into a fashion statement.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
From the jump, the show was willing to reinvent side characters and subplots, while infusing the themes of the video game’s first installment—survival and unconditional love—into its smallest creations.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
His strange and magical imagery (and his stubborn methods) reinvented illustration.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
From Menswear Fabric to Timeless Women’s Fashion Frank & Eileen reinvented the women's button-up shirt into a fashion statement.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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Making meaningful connections outside the bounds of your phone can help ground you to reality, and having healthy, in-person relationships with women is key to transforming your mindset away from frustration and blame to ownership and confidence.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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First up is a three-hour long episode in which Blippi transforms a playground into an imaginative airplane adventure.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another major change is that the Joy-Cons – the detachable controllers on both sides of the screen – have been redesigned to attach magnetically to the screen and can be used like a computer mouse on surfaces.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The all new 2025 Lincoln Navigator has been redesigned from the ground up, with the only carryover item being the drivetrain.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Trump resurrected that version of the program, with law enforcement agencies in Florida signing over 100 task force model agreements since February.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Easter is still a few days away, but the Lorde has been resurrected.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
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Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, her immune system was reactivating after the transplant.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in nerve cells and reactivate later in life.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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While Trump didn't explicitly endorse any specific plan to circumvent this rule, some have speculated that a scenario could unfold where Vice President JD Vance becomes president in 2028 and steps aside to allow Trump to reclaim the office.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, a text scammer will be able to extract enough of a response to track down the person’s social media accounts and lock them out and people are willing to pay to reclaim their accounts.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Samsung is no doubt working to fix the issues and restart the update rollout.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2025
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Delegates from the United States and Iran are holding talks in Oman on Saturday in a delicate effort to restart negotiations over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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