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as in transforming
to make significant changes or improvements to (something)
We are striving to reinvent our business model.
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as in reviving
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 reinventing
Tennessee interior designers are reinventing traditional Southern style, adding their own personal stamp to the state’s design landscape.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
McIntyre was released from WWE in 2014 and spent several years on the independent circuit, completely reinventing himself before making a triumphant return to the company in 2017.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Many are reinventing themselves as AI-empowered consultants, not just delivering solutions but teaching clients to build their own.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Faithfull spent more than six decades defying expectations and releasing more than 35 albums throughout her career all while consistently reinventing herself.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
These include delivering an execution plan; commencing a Force Posture and Operational Concepts Campaign focused on reinventing ways the Coast Guard employs forces and delivers results; and delivering the first semiannual update to the DHS secretary on FD2028’s implementation.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Starting in country music and later dominating the pop charts before moving into indie folk with her Grammy-winning album Folklore, Swift is constantly reinventing herself.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Maserati has this amazing history of reinventing itself.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
The Art of Reinvention Glazer is proud to say Graphic Image has been a master at reinventing itself.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
McIntyre was released from WWE in 2014 and spent several years on the independent circuit, completely reinventing himself before making a triumphant return to the company in 2017.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Many are reinventing themselves as AI-empowered consultants, not just delivering solutions but teaching clients to build their own.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Faithfull spent more than six decades defying expectations and releasing more than 35 albums throughout her career all while consistently reinventing herself.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
These include delivering an execution plan; commencing a Force Posture and Operational Concepts Campaign focused on reinventing ways the Coast Guard employs forces and delivers results; and delivering the first semiannual update to the DHS secretary on FD2028’s implementation.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Starting in country music and later dominating the pop charts before moving into indie folk with her Grammy-winning album Folklore, Swift is constantly reinventing herself.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Maserati has this amazing history of reinventing itself.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
The Art of Reinvention Glazer is proud to say Graphic Image has been a master at reinventing itself.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinventing
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In recent years, parents have woken up to the ways technology is transforming American childhood.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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She’s credited for transforming the firm’s approach to design and mentoring a new generation of talent.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Much like last year, an emphasis of training camp was reviving the deep ball — which didn’t play out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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By completely redesigning the keyboard’s semi-transparent bottom case, the Halo light bands now merge to create a truly effective light show.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This has included redesigning the previously minimalist Oval Office and paving over the iconic White House Rose Garden.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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For spring 2026, Rachel Comey is resurrecting the practice.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Housing experts suggest that modifying zoning laws to permit smaller lot sizes is the most effective approach to developing smaller, affordable homes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the highest level, a good story has to reflect its audience while modifying that reflection.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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So let’s acknowledge that filmmaker Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys) is after more than just restarting the conversation around his subject.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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NextEra sees Duane Arnold restarting operations by the fourth quarter of 2028 at the earliest, according to FERC filings.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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The missing child mystery starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Alden Ehrenreich has officially become the year's longest-running chart topper at the domestic box office, reclaiming its top spot following the success of last week's KPop Demon Hunters.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Riggs fought back in Stage 2, reclaiming the top spot on Lap 60 and holding off Heim to take the stage win — setting up a tense final segment where tire wear stayed front and center.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Since the dawn of animal life, over a half-billion years ago, animals have set about remaking the landscape in ways that have benefited their own reproduction and survival.—
Peter Brannen,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
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That victory led to Legacy, a new album that finds Fogerty literally remaking his past from a place of love.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Reinventing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinventing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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