REINVENT Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

reinvent

verb

Definition of reinvent

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 Inventive styles like Williams are meant to update more traditionally athletic silhouettes, reinventing them. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 Television’s rise forced it to reinvent itself by introducing live disc jockeys who played music and told jokes. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Given the time to experiment and challenge long-standing assumptions, these employees are best positioned to reinvent work. — Eva Majercsik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 With each trick and tactic, companies are reinventing the ripoff right under our noses. — Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinvent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent

Verb

At Gucci, the iconic Horsebit takes center stage across bags, belts and shoes, transforming timeless house codes into powerful statement accessories.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Rather than simply copying that, but with a slab of batteries under the cabin, the Fiat Multiplay explores the idea of a vehicle that’s adaptable, transforming from a three-row people carrier to a pickup.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of transform

Verb

The theft revived memories of the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris last year and renewed calls for better security and funding at the many cultural sites across France.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Chan Luu is hardly an emerging brand because of its rich history, but Tessa Tran, the niece of Chan Luu, bought back the family business in 2023 and has since revived the line as artistic director.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of revive

Verb

More than once, a board told its stakeholders early and plainly that I had been hired to redesign the business and that the directors stood behind the changes.

— Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
So far, around 1,000 existing locations have been redesigned in North America, with Starbucks planning to accelerate the face lifts.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of redesign

Verb

Among the moments resurrected for the movie was a monologue in which Hansen explained his pitch for the show to a fan on an airplane.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
The Griffith Park merry-go-round is being resurrected by a group of passionate supporters and volunteers, some of whom are veterans of the theme park industry.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurrect

Verb

The containers have been heavily modified, with two joined side-by-side and the third placed on top at one end.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
The commission recommends people in the Asheville area purchase bear-resistant trash containers, or modify existing trash containers with straps, buckles or metal clasps to lock down the lids.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of modify

Verb

But in 1991, the probe could then see new parts of the southern Venus area, leading NASA to reactivate the mapping radar a full 13 years after launch to glean more data from the probe.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
In approximately a third of the world’s population, the virus will reactivate decades later to cause the infamously painful shingles rash; for reasons yet unknown, rates of shingles are increasing worldwide.

— Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of reactivate

Verb

But for meantime, Aldabra Atoll offers a rare story of hope, showing a landscape where nature rebounded from near collapse and giant tortoises reclaimed their habitat.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
For showrunner Sandler, the opportunity to explore witches meant reclaiming powerful women’s narratives.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of reclaim

Verb

Written instructions for cleansing, sun avoidance, sunscreen use, exercise, swimming, and restarting active skin-care products.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
The race restarted on lap 13, and Verstappen pounced on Antonelli, taking the lead, with Russell following into second.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026