Synonyms of reinventing

reinventing

verb

present participle of reinvent

1

as in transforming

to make significant changes or improvements to (something)

We are striving to reinvent our business model.

Related Words

• transforming
• redesigning
• modifying
• reclaiming
• remaking
• altering
• shaping
• adapting
• tailoring
• recasting
• recycling
• reworking
• refashioning
• revising
• reengineering
• revamping
• remodeling
• redoing
• redeveloping
• converting
• refocusing
• refitting
• adjusting
• readjusting
• rejiggering
• fashioning
• refiguring
• conforming
• readapting
• making over
• fitting
• correcting
• editing
• putting
• conditioning
• accommodating
• suiting
• doctoring
• acclimating
• tuning
• harmonizing
• acclimatizing
• squaring
• attuning

2

as in reviving

to bring (something) into use again in a new way

Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter.

Related Words

• reviving
• resurrecting
• restarting
• reactivating
• revitalizing
• refreshing
• rekindling
• renewing
• resuscitating
• reanimating
• rejuvenating
• recharging
• regenerating
• refreshening
• revivifying
• rewaking
• rewakening
• jump-starting
• kick-starting

Dissimilar Words

• killing
• suppressing
• extinguishing
• quenching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reinventing

This quintessential college campus from the 19th century is where a group of business, college and government leaders is working on the task of reinventing higher education for the 21st century. — Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

However, reinventing Beethoven at the Bowl, doing so following Dudamel and with little rehearsal time, could easily become a fool’s errand. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Malls, once anchored by department stores, are reinventing themselves as experience hubs—think escape rooms, arcades and bowling alleys, with small commerce areas tucked in alongside. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

More than 50 years later, artists are still covering and reinventing one of country music’s most recognizable songs. — Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

The main takeaway is that most companies are focusing on improving existing processes, rather than reinventing them with AI tools. — Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

How Polaris did that, though, is a lesson in building on what's already there rather than reinventing the whole thing. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Most Versatile This counter stool in light oak from Article doesn’t go through the hoops of reinventing a classic—the slight frame and dependable base are going to be stylish and functional no matter what your design aesthetic is. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

Rather than reinventing that formula, the Max 4 scales it up dramatically for users printing items ranging from large cosplay parts to functional prototypes to industrial-style engineering components. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026