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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
Verb
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The sheer scale of the audience transforms the nature of the pressure.—
Amy Cuddy,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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No other fabric transforms quite like denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 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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The serum comes in mist form and immediately moisturizes, plumps, and revives my complexion.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Henrique’s contract expires after this season, Mangiapane’s deal modifies on June 16, and the Nurse deal sees the no-movement clause ease in the summer of 2027.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under the Healthy Indiana Plan, the bill modifies work and exemption requirements and requires the conditions to be met in the three preceding months before an individual applies.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 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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However, when Victor accidentally resurrects a dead Victorian-era woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), he's transported to the much more lively Land of the Dead — ultimately forcing him to choose between his mortal fiancée and his new corpse bride.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The star motif threaded through All American F*ckboy—sometimes literally replacing letters—reclaims Americana on his own terms.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 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
Verb
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hero Fiennes Tiffin stars as the defiant sleuth who is framed for murder and gets involved in a global conspiracy that alters the course of his life.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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