REINVENTION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reinvention

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as in revival

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Recent Examples of reinvention El Segundo’s growth boom, led by spinoffs from SpaceX and other tech companies, is the second round of reinvention in recent memory, Rose said. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Scorsese was an early convert to Bertolucci’s reinvention of Italian cinema, having caught a screening of Before the Revolution at the New York Film Festival. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 True to its name, Journeys has been on a path of reinvention in recent years that has yielded favorable results. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 For other filmmakers, the westward flight has offered an opportunity for reinvention. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026 Stewart sealed her reinvention with a Best Actress nomination for Spencer back in 2022, but due to the Academy’s longstanding bias against hunks, Pattinson has been forced to wait longer for his own induction into the Oscar clubhouse. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026 By the 1970s the area was derelict and prime for reinvention. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Perhaps the great reinvention is discovering that the original brand worked better than all the rebrands. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The bezels appear marginally slimmer but the overall design is a refinement rather than a reinvention. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The Spanish brand has also announced the revival of one of its most cherished race bikes, the TSS350.

— Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Whether that reflects a revival among Western populations or the strength of Africa’s Christian diaspora, Eze sees it as a new chapter.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

His brief stint lasted a year, with his two runway shows landing more like a playlist of Tom Ford’s greatest hits than a proposition for its revitalization.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Banchi Hanuse works across film and radio as a co-founder of Nuxalk Radio, supporting Nuxalk language revitalization, upholding Nuxalk Nationhood and advocating for stewardship of Nuxalk homelands.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of revitalization

Noun

Both Taikoo Li Julong Wan and Bai’etan MixC are part of the Liwan old town rejuvenation scheme, which is also expected to progress later this year and is poised to shift the city’s commercial center southward.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
That’s how Wagner found Daniel Paul, an architectural historian who researched and documented the 38-foot-tall cupola-style structure built in 1960 by Van Tassel, who ascribed it miraculous powers including antigravity, rejuvenation and time travel.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rejuvenation

Noun

The BioCharger is a noninvasive wellness device that uses four key technologies — PEMF, frequencies, Tesla coils and noble gas light — to mimic natural atmospheric energies and promote cellular regeneration.

— Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The Targeted Compression supports blood flow while the Infrared Energy works to accelerate healing and cellular regeneration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of regeneration

Noun

His power slackened in 2025 before a slight resurgence this season.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The lack of federal guidance, conflicting messages and potential barriers to immunizations worry public health officials because vaccination rates are already falling, leading to resurgences of dangerous diseases like measles.

— Rob Stein, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of resurgence

Noun

In late April, Carr directed the FCC Media Bureau to force ABC to apply for renewal of their licenses early.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Many Indian and Nepali restaurants were reportedly forced to close after their owners — most of whom came from their native countries to seek business opportunities in Japan — said their visa renewals had been rejected.

— Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

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