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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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As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cover yourself in fake tattoos to transform into Role Model or find a Max’s Kansas City tee to become Charli.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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Biden was even less enthusiastic about reviving international economic institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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That, plus the prospect of tax hikes, is reviving interest in real estate in the city’s affluent suburbs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 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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Everyone on the Bears is a hero, and Matthau— not just coach, but surrogate father—has been resurrected.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The new all-ages event space resurrected the store's tradition of hosting in-store live music events on Broad Ripple's main strip.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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The thing that is inevitable in my mind is death, but aging can be totally modified.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Shabani added that the work shows how modifying crystal structures can unlock new electronic properties.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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While axolotls can reactivate these genes for full regeneration throughout their lives, humans likely express them only during embryonic development.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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This part of the study provided the first direct functional proof that mutations within the phage genome can permanently silence its ability to reactivate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
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All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The case could become a major test of how Section 203 applies to 1980s-era contracts and how loan-out corporations affect writers’ ability to reclaim ownership of their original works.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over who is to blame for the federal government shutdown and who has the power to restart critical services, including SNAP payments.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Altfest remains optimistic that rising food insecurity in Alameda County could turn around swiftly, noting that the Senate could decide to reopen the government any day by passing a government spending bill that would restart SNAP benefits.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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