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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
Guo Wengui, who fled China a decade ago and reinvented himself as a US -based Communist Party critic, was sentenced in a Manhattan courtroom packed with his supporters by Judge Analisa Torres.
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CNN Money,
30 June 2026
With Mulchandani’s company as the operator, the Brooklyn club was being reinvented as Pacha New York.
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Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Trends for 2026–2027 include reinvented strapless gowns, draping, asymmetry, micro bows, and playful elements like peplums or detachable components — many of which align with Olivia Bottega’s convertible and adaptable styles.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
While not confirmed, many royal watchers believe that the Princess of Wales reinvented one of Diana’s sapphire necklaces into a stunning pendant.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Lit Hub Craft How Barry Windsor-Smith reinvented Marvel’s Wolverine through visual storytelling.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The defining characteristics of BMW’s M cars – screaming inline-six engines, lightweight chassis and precise mechanical feedback – are about to be radically reinvented to survive the fast-approaching zero-emissions regulations.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Downtown reinvented itself as an entertainment destination.
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Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
With Mulchandani’s company as the operator, the Brooklyn club was being reinvented as Pacha New York.
—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Trends for 2026–2027 include reinvented strapless gowns, draping, asymmetry, micro bows, and playful elements like peplums or detachable components — many of which align with Olivia Bottega’s convertible and adaptable styles.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
While not confirmed, many royal watchers believe that the Princess of Wales reinvented one of Diana’s sapphire necklaces into a stunning pendant.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Lit Hub Craft How Barry Windsor-Smith reinvented Marvel’s Wolverine through visual storytelling.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The defining characteristics of BMW’s M cars – screaming inline-six engines, lightweight chassis and precise mechanical feedback – are about to be radically reinvented to survive the fast-approaching zero-emissions regulations.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.
—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Downtown reinvented itself as an entertainment destination.
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Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvented
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The flare-up quickly transformed Lebanon from a peripheral concern into a central question hanging over the Iran war and the nascent peace talks.
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Bayfront Park has transformed the downtown waterfront into a massive fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The case remained unsolved until investigators revived it around 2017.
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Another selloff for SpaceX could lower its shares below the debut trading price of $150, and Swissquote analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya told Reuters the company’s decision to open bond trading may have revived concerns that tech companies may be spending too much on AI infrastructure.
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The Jeep Cherokee has been redesigned for 2026 after a three-year hiatus.
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Companies that see meaningful value are nearly three times as likely to have redesigned their workflows first.
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Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.
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The legacy distillery was resurrected around 2016 and has been producing a wide range of whiskeys ever since.
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Some are marketed or modified in ways that blur those distinctions.
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The latest controversy involves San Francisco Giants pitchers who recently modified or refused to wear rainbow-logo hats during a Pride Night event, citing a specific Bible verse.
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The textile recycler restarted production at its industrial-scale facility in Ortviken, Sweden in February and regrouped with Finnish material innovator Spinnova in March to use its cellulose-rich dissolving pulp as feedstock in Spinnova’s ecosystem to produce new textile fibers.
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Production will need to be restarted – slowly, over several weeks – to ensure crude reservoirs don’t collapse, requiring re-drilling and substantial repairs.
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In rolling to a fourth straight win — their longest such streak in more than a month — the Rays also reclaimed first place in the American League East by percentage points over the Yankees, who have been on top for the last two weeks.
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As the wood is reclaimed, not two coffee tables are exactly alike and each piece of wood has natural variation for a unique and eclectic finish.
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The naked back of a child front and center was painted over with clothing; a young girl was painted over with a grown woman; an infant in Christ’s arms was altered to be an older child; and Christ’s own face, hair and beard were altered.
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The Republican president has slapped his image and name on buildings, torn down storied structures, altered others, started massive construction projects and deployed armed military personnel.
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“Reinvented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvented. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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