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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
Although the codes are reinvented, the essence almost always remains the same.
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Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2025
Foster Griffin, a first-round pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2014, reinvented himself with the Yomiuri Giants, going from a pitcher at the bottom of a major-league 40-man roster to an intriguing free agent.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The ideal of the Achillean warrior lives on as a touchstone for anyone attempting to understand or reinvent military culture.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
In any event, this is your permission to reinvent, reimagine and take up space unapologetically.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2025
Foster Griffin, a first-round pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2014, reinvented himself with the Yomiuri Giants, going from a pitcher at the bottom of a major-league 40-man roster to an intriguing free agent.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The ideal of the Achillean warrior lives on as a touchstone for anyone attempting to understand or reinvent military culture.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
In any event, this is your permission to reinvent, reimagine and take up space unapologetically.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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Based on a true story, Sweeney transformed her body to play Christy Martin, who helped legitimize women’s boxing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gothictor Knee-high Boots Few pieces transform an outfit as easily as knee-high boots.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Even before he was forced from office, Oli began to hew closer to China, breaking protocol in 2024 by visiting Beijing before New Delhi to revive dormant rail talks and security coordination.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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For many Venezuelans, still reeling from years of hyper-inflation before the pandemic lockdowns, the new price hikes revive a familiar nightmare.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The task ahead isn’t just to limit damage, but to redesign strength.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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On the heels of that opening two years ago, Boots has redesigned more than 180 beauty halls and trained more than 1,400 beauty specialists with an emphasis on expertise and customer service.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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The town was definitively abandoned in 1624 before being resurrected by archaeologists just a few years ago.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to the years-long efforts of director Guillermo del Toro, he has been resurrected for a new generation.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the company has modified its algorithm for these ads in the US.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even in soybeans, a notoriously difficult crop to modify, the method achieved efficient gene editing with minimal tissue culture steps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The estrogen used in MHT can reactivate the disease.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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While these results are limited to mice, the principle – that controled skin stress can reactivate hair follicle stem cells through fat-cell messengers – provides a promising new direction for research into hair regrowth therapies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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As the project neared completion and after several years of absence, Peter Selz returned to reclaim his title of project director.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Farsi spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about reclaiming the Palestinian civilian voice, the challenges of bringing her film to international screens, and how the death of Fatma Hassona continues to shape her own understanding of what art can do in the face of ongoing tragedy.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Follow the prompts and wait for your phone to restart.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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South Florida has long provided a refuge for those seeking to restart their lives, and immigrants have contributed to a booming economy and a vibrant cultural milieu.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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