reimagine

verb

re·​imag·​ine ˌrē-i-ˈma-jən How to pronounce reimagine (audio)
reimagined; reimagining; reimagines

transitive verb

: to imagine again or anew
especially : to form a new conception of : re-create

Examples of reimagine in a Sentence

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As retail reclaims its role as a space for real-life connection and not just commerce, brands are reimagining their physical spaces not just as stores, but stages with consumers at the center. Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Cotton Incorporated has reimagined its CottonWorks website to better meet the needs of global textile professionals across every stage of the value chain. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025 Others, like Vinyl and Pages in Baltimore, are reimagining the record store as a multidisciplinary space where music meets books, tea, and local art. Okla Jones, Essence, 17 June 2025 Not only ancestral homes are being restored and reimagined. Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reimagine

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reimagine was in 1825

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“Reimagine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reimagine. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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