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as in transforms
to make significant changes or improvements to (something)
We are striving to reinvent our business model.
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as in revives
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 reinvents
Over at Azur on Luminara, the menu reinvents itself every two days to mirror the port of call, like someone plucked the best taverna dishes off the coast and casually plated them in front of you.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Now, as the Grove reinvents itself once again into something more upscale, the vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurant has announced its closing date.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
On the rooftop of The Views Baía hotel, Desarma reinvents the tedious tasting menu with ambitious, delicious works of art with every bite, paired to wines that impress even the most jaded of oenophiles.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Creator-writer David Farr reinvents the thriller with Pine now living as Alex Goodwin, a low-level MI6 officer running a quiet surveillance unit in London.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Each was conceived by Francis Kurkdjian, Dior’s perfume creation director, and reinvents the brand’s signature flowers of rose, jasmine and iris.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Iger stressed repeatedly Disney wants to be on the cutting edge of how technology reinvents entertainment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Ian Edwards reinvents no comedy wheels in Untitled.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Hardly anyone reinvents the novel.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Now, as the Grove reinvents itself once again into something more upscale, the vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurant has announced its closing date.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
On the rooftop of The Views Baía hotel, Desarma reinvents the tedious tasting menu with ambitious, delicious works of art with every bite, paired to wines that impress even the most jaded of oenophiles.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Creator-writer David Farr reinvents the thriller with Pine now living as Alex Goodwin, a low-level MI6 officer running a quiet surveillance unit in London.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Each was conceived by Francis Kurkdjian, Dior’s perfume creation director, and reinvents the brand’s signature flowers of rose, jasmine and iris.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Iger stressed repeatedly Disney wants to be on the cutting edge of how technology reinvents entertainment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Ian Edwards reinvents no comedy wheels in Untitled.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Hardly anyone reinvents the novel.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvents
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While millions will pack Hard Rock Stadium for matches, a 1,033-acre natural park sits between North Beach and Sunny Isles Beach, offering exactly the kind of unexpected discovery that transforms a sports trip into something more memorable.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hiram Johnson High School’s Law Academy student program transforms teenagers, according an assistant principal at the school.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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And for the theatrical exhibition business, any merger revives concerns about an even greater decrease in films headed to theaters — particularly if the winning bidder is Netflix.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Petrosian’s presence revives the murkiness of Russia’s participation.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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But as our perceptions of Clark shift with various revelations, Bateman masterfully modifies his bearing from blandly sinister to sweetly sincere and back again.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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According to the team, this modifies cation migration paths and balances differences in copper and tin migration.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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In The Geomagician, fossil hunter Mary instead accidentally resurrects a baby pterosaur—and refuses to hand it over to the Geomagical Society of London, despite her desperation to join the all-male organization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Cross the river and Williamsburg’s Bedford Avenue corridor resurrects the old Barneys edit.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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On his menu, Butts reclaims these ingredients, coming back to their roots to grow them into modern forms.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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This flag resists erasure and reclaims a history rarely taught on the mainland.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Barden redesigns the trail layout every year and adds new features, too.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX redesigns Starship ahead of flight 10 SpaceX also revealed a redesign to Starship earlier in August after the first three test flights of 2025 all ended in dramatic explosions in the sky.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The order alters the timeline for decommissioning Schahfer, according to a previous NIPSCO statement, but compliance is mandatory, and NIPSCO’s long-term plan to transition to sustainable energy remains unchanged.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The medium that the signal travels through alters the signal’s properties as well, as an oncoming train sounds different from the air, with your ear to the ground, or from submerged in a body of water.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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