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as in transformed
to make significant changes or improvements to (something)
We are striving to reinvent our business model.
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as in revived
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 reinvented
Without her lenses, the classroom was a soft, velutinous world full of indefinite objects, every landmark reinvented.
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Pioneer Valley, an area carved by the Connecticut River where several vintage mill cities have reinvented themselves in modern times.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Once a sleepy town, Hudson has reinvented itself as a trend-forward haunt that draws New Yorkers seeking tranquility—yet still hums with a lively energy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Over the course of her Sony tenure spanning many regimes, Steinberg played a key role in a number of castings that defined TV series and launched — or reinvented — acting careers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The African American Wax Museum, in Harlem, was the singular creation of the artist and eccentric Raven Chanticleer, a sharecropper’s son from South Carolina who reinvented himself, spectacularly, in Manhattan.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Next to Sunset Bar is HB’s, reinvented as a seafood-centric restaurant with plenty of crudos, local catch, and the kind of raw-bar plates that belong beside the beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In South Los Angeles, Susie’s former NYU professor has reinvented himself as a drug rehab operator.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Brand has reinvented himself in recent years as a right-wing Christian manosphere influencer.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Pioneer Valley, an area carved by the Connecticut River where several vintage mill cities have reinvented themselves in modern times.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Once a sleepy town, Hudson has reinvented itself as a trend-forward haunt that draws New Yorkers seeking tranquility—yet still hums with a lively energy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Over the course of her Sony tenure spanning many regimes, Steinberg played a key role in a number of castings that defined TV series and launched — or reinvented — acting careers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The African American Wax Museum, in Harlem, was the singular creation of the artist and eccentric Raven Chanticleer, a sharecropper’s son from South Carolina who reinvented himself, spectacularly, in Manhattan.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Next to Sunset Bar is HB’s, reinvented as a seafood-centric restaurant with plenty of crudos, local catch, and the kind of raw-bar plates that belong beside the beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In South Los Angeles, Susie’s former NYU professor has reinvented himself as a drug rehab operator.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Brand has reinvented himself in recent years as a right-wing Christian manosphere influencer.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvented
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Over the past century, American innovation has transformed healthcare, turning once-unimaginable ideas into lifesaving realities for patients around the world.—
Joaquin Duato,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The all-male workforce slowly transformed, too, with the first female chef hired in 2000, followed by servers.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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New network head Grant Tinker decided to pause the implementation of the new logo, as NBC was mired in third place and needed first to be revived.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Soon after, Gomez noted, Carr revived a complaint against ABC over the way that its broadcast of the 2024 presidential debate was moderated.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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An update in the coming weeks will transform that app into Google Health, featuring a new interface with a more extensive Material Expressive aesthetic and redesigned menus and tabs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Hyundai redesigned its midsize SUV for the 2019 model year, infusing it with a long list of standard driver assist features that can help keep a teen driver safe on the road.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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One of them is the iconic 883 Sportster, which is set to be resurrected four years after it was dropped from Harley-Davidson’s portfolio.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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Marcus Smart resurrected his career as a tenacious defender at 32 years old.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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After review of the 2026 results, the South Atlantic state pilot programs may be modified and renewed.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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It was modified with a carbon dioxide and sheet-metal lining to mimic Martian conditions and protect against potential blade failure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Interior finishes include reclaimed timber flooring and panels, while mature trees relocated from municipal sites reinforce the 'tree' concept and create an immediate green setting.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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The researchers positioned intuitive attunement as something that gets dulled by painful experience and reclaimed through healing.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Experts have suggested the longer wait times could be related to the biometric appointments, which were paused during the pandemic, being restarted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The verbal jousting restarted as public members sought to take the reins of these working groups before federal members cut in to suggest that public members were boxing federal members out of any leadership position.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Reinvented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvented. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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