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
Today, Valencia’s rich ceramic heritage is being reinvented by innovative artisans such as Ana Illueca and Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz of Canoa Lab, whose work is available to view and purchase through studio visits.
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Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Numerous artists have taken part over the past two decades, with the likes of Billie Eilish, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, and more reinventing classic tracks in the process.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 June 2025
Instead, software systems come with those best practices, letting business users tailor these frameworks to their specific needs through intuitive interfaces, tweaking what makes their organization unique without reinventing what makes their industry successful.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The Switch 2 is centered on continuing Nintendo’s legacy rather than reinventing it.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Numerous artists have taken part over the past two decades, with the likes of Billie Eilish, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, and more reinventing classic tracks in the process.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 June 2025
Instead, software systems come with those best practices, letting business users tailor these frameworks to their specific needs through intuitive interfaces, tweaking what makes their organization unique without reinventing what makes their industry successful.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The Switch 2 is centered on continuing Nintendo’s legacy rather than reinventing it.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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If the forecasts are to be believed, AI and whatever that may develop into is about to transform our economy and probably our politics.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Horse racing is in his blood almost as much as the football club that the lifelong Brighton fan has transformed over the past 16 years with his own money.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Paul George, Roy Hibbert and David West revived the team in the 2010s, only to twice run into LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Lake has revived claims that the agency has operated with such poor security that its networks are rife for espionage by foreign powers, assertions made by Trump's appointee to lead it in 2020, toward the end of his first term.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Unlike other social media companies that optimize algorithms to show users content that triggers the strongest reactions, Pinterest redesigned its artificial intelligence to prioritize what users consciously choose to see again, not just what captures their attention momentarily.—
Massimo Marioni,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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From groceries to legal advice, services are being redesigned to reach the customer—not the other way around.—
Robin Philip,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Most companies don’t like to promote their failures, and canceling Police Squad was undeniably a dumb move, so ABC/Disney is unlikely to want to resurrect the kind of sound bites like in the article linked above.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Which might suggest zombie action à la The Last of Us, except these resurrected have no evident interest in eating anyone’s brains, just in returning to their old lives.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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The structure of the drink is an invitation to modify, but the process demands restraint.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The future of gene therapy At Miami-Dade’s public hospital system Jackson Health, new advancements in genetic research recently helped doctors modify a patient’s blood cells to lessen the effects of sickle cell disease, a painful blood disorder that can lead to life-threatening complications.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Applicants now have until 30 days before July 12 to reactivate the permit amendment application before it is withdrawn permanently, according to a March 26 letter from the California Department of Transportation to the commission.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 May 2025
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But in people who are older or have weakened immune systems, the virus can reactivate, attacking the nervous system and causing inflammation and potential nerve damage among other possible shingles complications.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As Aura begins dictating her every word and action, Poppy battles to reclaim her autonomy.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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But when a hidden connection between the women comes to light, Charlotte must confront the past to reclaim her future.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Lee took office with a promise to restart long-dormant talks with North Korea and establish peace on the Korean Peninsula.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Lim said those tours won't likely restart anytime soon, though both new liberal South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump have expressed hopes to revive dialogue with North Korea.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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