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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
The festival's origins stretch back to the Roman festival of Floralia, which was held to celebrate the goddess of spring and fertility and has been reinvented numerous times in the centuries that followed, according to the National Trust.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
At various points in her career, the journalist reinvented herself to start fresh in new states, including Colorado.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Taylor is among authors such as Gregg Hurwitz and Mark Greaney who have reinvented the thriller genre.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, Clarkson has reinvented himself over the last month.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Since then, the character’s personality has been both cemented and reinvented across over 200 video games, manga and comics, TV shows, and multiple film adaptations (the latest being this year’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
More recently, Rinna reinvented herself once again by finding a new audience on the fourth season of the Peacock reality competition series and releasing her fourth book, .
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The actor and comedian, who was married to Katy Perry, has reinvented himself as a Christian convert who evangelizes about free speech and free thinking in MAGA America.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, a small group of RV industry professionals has revived the Prattline name and reinvented the Low Tow design with modern technology.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
At various points in her career, the journalist reinvented herself to start fresh in new states, including Colorado.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Taylor is among authors such as Gregg Hurwitz and Mark Greaney who have reinvented the thriller genre.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, Clarkson has reinvented himself over the last month.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Since then, the character’s personality has been both cemented and reinvented across over 200 video games, manga and comics, TV shows, and multiple film adaptations (the latest being this year’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
More recently, Rinna reinvented herself once again by finding a new audience on the fourth season of the Peacock reality competition series and releasing her fourth book, .
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The actor and comedian, who was married to Katy Perry, has reinvented himself as a Christian convert who evangelizes about free speech and free thinking in MAGA America.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, a small group of RV industry professionals has revived the Prattline name and reinvented the Low Tow design with modern technology.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvented
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In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The property has since been transformed into a modern, multiuse space, with WYSO occupying the lower floors, while Chappelle's offices will be based on the top floor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On pension reform, the 2012 measure was struck down by the courts and cannot simply be revived.—
Mark Powell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Obama Administration revived the concept in 2014 by opening family-detention camps, including Dilley, to deal with an influx of asylum seekers from Central America.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Interiors were redesigned by D’Aquino Monaco with a focus on clean lines and gallery-style finishes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Glock, pistols with a cruciform trigger bar — including the Palmetto State Armory Dagger and the Ruger RXM — would need to be redesigned, according to Everytown spokesperson Isabel Aptman.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the early 2000s craft cocktail movement, many classic cocktails once lost to history were resurrected by trendsetting bartenders.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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But then Geekie’s stick, so valuable for this team for most of the season, was resurrected.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
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Alibaba, the e-commerce giant, has invested in open-source models, which can be downloaded and modified freely by developers.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Walsh sat through six consecutive DNP-CDs after Tatum’s return but recently reclaimed a spot in Mazzulla’s rotation.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Iger reclaimed the Disney CEO role in late 2022, about two years after his initial departure.—
Lillian Rizzo,Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Japan restarted the world’s largest nuclear plant, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa site, in January.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The program recently restarted, drawing anywhere from 75 to 150 people in attendance.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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During the proceedings in Texas, her parents shared how their lives have been forever altered by her death.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Backup center Goga Bitadze swatted away four shots and altered several others.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Reinvented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvented. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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