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
Milan Kundera credited Malaparte with reinventing the novel.
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Thomas Meaney, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
Wintour reinvented the publication during her tenure, turning it into a powerhouse.
—Emily Scolnick, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Dedicated to his craft, but uneasy with fame and the spotlight, Joel persevered through romantic and professional setbacks, choosing to reinvent himself time and time again.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
The film is another attempt to reinvent the zombie-movie-genre wheel wholesale, and the result is both audacious and bound to be divisive.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
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Thomas Meaney, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
Wintour reinvented the publication during her tenure, turning it into a powerhouse.
—Emily Scolnick, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Dedicated to his craft, but uneasy with fame and the spotlight, Joel persevered through romantic and professional setbacks, choosing to reinvent himself time and time again.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
The film is another attempt to reinvent the zombie-movie-genre wheel wholesale, and the result is both audacious and bound to be divisive.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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One proposal being out forward by the experts is to transform the DGCA into an independent, oversight body along the lines of U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The effort is following in the footsteps of the Lake Effect project that was launched in 2013 and brought around 40 artists to the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District to transform 19 walls and alleys into canvases.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Starbucks is bulking up staffing as Niccol pushes to revive sales in part by speeding up service.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Other small towns and villages across Italy have offered houses for as little as €1 to revive shrinking communities.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 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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That turned out to be something of a troll, however, as the show resurrected him two episodes later.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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But as Europeans concentrated on building a calmer future, others were resurrecting a more tumultuous past.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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If a married filing joint taxpayers modified AGI exceeds $600,000, the SALT cap would be $10,000.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Most humanoid robots are expensive, hard to modify, and difficult to repair.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 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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Nor is Trump likely to restart the war anytime soon, since doing so would puncture his narrative of success.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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