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Recent Examples of reinvention
As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, that cycle—from invention to reinvention—is under strain in ways that have no clear precedent.
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Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Its reinvention at scale signals a continuity between material heritage and modern innovation.
—Adam Williams
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2026
The Work of Unbecoming What followed was not a reinvention, but a process of subtraction.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Andrew Morse, the former television news executive who has led The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s reinvention into a purely digital news operation, is stepping down after more than three years as president and publisher.
—J. Scott Trubey, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
For the entertainer, each property is an opportunity to showcase her mastery of total reinvention.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
This must be the start of an intentional revisioning, an earnest reinvention.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Miami’s past holds surprising stories of ambition and reinvention, from a Bulgarian artist wrapping islands in pink fabric to a failed bid to become the film capital of the world.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
The timing felt right for a reinvention.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Its reinvention at scale signals a continuity between material heritage and modern innovation.
—Adam Williams
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2026
The Work of Unbecoming What followed was not a reinvention, but a process of subtraction.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Andrew Morse, the former television news executive who has led The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s reinvention into a purely digital news operation, is stepping down after more than three years as president and publisher.
—J. Scott Trubey, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
For the entertainer, each property is an opportunity to showcase her mastery of total reinvention.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
This must be the start of an intentional revisioning, an earnest reinvention.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Miami’s past holds surprising stories of ambition and reinvention, from a Bulgarian artist wrapping islands in pink fabric to a failed bid to become the film capital of the world.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
The timing felt right for a reinvention.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvention
Noun
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After its triumphant Met première, in January of 1958, and a couple of brief revivals through 1965, the piece had decisively departed from the repertory, failing to entrench itself the way the finest operas of Benjamin Britten had done.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Held on Monday, May 18, this year’s Lincoln Center Spring Gala honored the Downeys at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, currently home to the Broadway revival of the musical Ragtime.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Both cities have a claim on Goethe’s legacy—he was born in Frankfurt, but largely worked and eventually died in Weimar—and both cities, too, will attempt to seize upon Mann as a symbol of Germany’s postwar rebirth.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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In 2022, the temple staff began a limited revitalization project.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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In an effort to provide a vibrant community space, the city of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy broke ground at McKinley Park, marking a major milestone in the park's revitalization.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Beyond relaxation and rejuvenation, the home was designed by ISV Architects with sustainability as a core focus.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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While some facelift patients are focused on big-picture rejuvenation and don’t mind seeing a hint of glands, others are less tolerant.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Not because continuous regeneration is fully here, but because the organizations that use this moment to build the right foundations will be positioned when the curve completes.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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As his wife recovers, each cycle of death and resurrection pulls him closer to something far more disturbing.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The years that followed saw an enormous upsurge in new approaches to money and monetary policy, including a resurrection of old debates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Except the current ’90s resurgence doesn’t feel the least bit retro.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Almost half a century later, the resurgence of the LES as an artists’ hub is being shaped by small, independent galleries; artist-run nonprofits like 99Canal and the Abrons Art Center; blue-chip galleries like Perrotin; and the East Side outposts of Chelsea galleries such as Hollis Taggart.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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Luis, 29 and originally from Mexico, applied for his renewal in November.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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See the full list of new series orders, renewals and cancellations on THR’s network scorecard.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Reinvention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvention. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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