REINVENTION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reinvention

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as in revival

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Recent Examples of reinvention In the public notice announcing the ship’s passengers, Joseph Shiers was transformed into Joseph Shires—perhaps a clerical error, perhaps a hint of his tendency toward reinvention. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 David McKillips has led entertainment brands through bankruptcy, global expansion, and reinvention. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 July 2026 But now, with a new name and a new chance with the Phillies, perhaps a reinvention is ahead. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Conversations about retirement, grandchildren, travel, caregiving, second careers, and personal reinvention tend to feel natural within that environment. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 This moon, however, mirrors the way the majority of the population is emotionally invested in themes of independence, individuality and the ideals surrounding the reinvention of society. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 That spirit of reinvention is one of the forces that transformed a young nation into a global leader in science, business, and technology. — Ashok N. Srivastava, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Diversity and reinvention Just as American culture is continuously mutating, American music is constantly being reinvented. — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Advertisement The decisive factor will be the capacity for continuous learning, continuous adaptation, and continuous reinvention. — Klaus Schwab, Time, 2 July 2026

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Noun

Directed by Thomas Kail, the current production marks the play’s first Broadway revival.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
Presented by Hollywood Entertainment, the evening could be ground zero for the next stage of the misbegotten movie’s revival.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

Oddly, the fire ushered in a new era for Dan Tana’s — a rebirth, even.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
In January, the long-lasting carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) and the delicate, early-blooming snowdrop (Galanthus) symbolize admiration and rebirth.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Definition of rebirth

Noun

Despite initial concerns about adding aesthetic treatments to the programs, the clinic now features a dedicated area with modern equipment for skin firming and revitalization, boosting self-confidence.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Electronic music helped entice fans into downtown’s revitalization in the 2000s.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of revitalization

Noun

The party has proved as malleable to religion as to capitalism, spending billions on the rejuvenation of Buddhist shrines from Sri Lanka to Nepal.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
If successful, the experimental therapy could deliver an immune rejuvenation breakthrough – one that bolsters the immune system rather than targeting a specific pathogen or disease.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Definition of rejuvenation

Noun

Scientists estimate that more than 15 billion trees are removed every year, although natural regeneration and reforestation offset part of that decline.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Alongside affordable studios, the new space includes a public gallery, a café, and a year-round program of events, contributing to Tottenham's wider regeneration while opening its doors to the local community.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of regeneration

Noun

Anyone who questioned why Tielemans, rather than Kevin De Bruyne or Thibaut Courtois, is Belgium captain got an emphatic answer in their remarkable resurrection against Senegal.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
But, as a figure of the Enlightenment and thus a believer in reason and science, the former president discounted the miracles associated with Jesus — including his virgin birth and supposed resurrection.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of resurrection

Noun

Coal’s resurgence Energy demand is a big part of why coal has made an unexpected comeback, despite its costs.

— Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Certainly not most people, including this critic and presumably Duff herself, who comes across as more than just a bit in awe of the resurgence in her career after many years out of the white-hot celebrity spotlight.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

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