as in to remodel
to make different in some way
refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook
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Recent Examples of refashion
Tia Mowry, for example, had her wedding ring from her ex-husband refashioned into a necklace and earrings for her children.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
When a gluten-free regular showed up craving pancakes—one of the few dishes on the menu that included wheat at the time—Garcia refashioned the recipe just for him.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Medvedev, who served as president of Russia from 2008 to 2012 and as prime minister until 2020, has since refashioned himself as one of the most hardline voices within the Russian establishment.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 31 July 2025
In the foreground, the building under construction in 1999 is now set to be refashioned into Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel.
—Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
When a gluten-free regular showed up craving pancakes—one of the few dishes on the menu that included wheat at the time—Garcia refashioned the recipe just for him.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Medvedev, who served as president of Russia from 2008 to 2012 and as prime minister until 2020, has since refashioned himself as one of the most hardline voices within the Russian establishment.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 31 July 2025
In the foreground, the building under construction in 1999 is now set to be refashioned into Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel.
—Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refashion
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Last year, Walmart laid off 155 employees in Charlotte after remodeling more than a dozen area stores as the company consolidated its corporate offices nationally.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The townhome-style property built in 1978 was remodeled in 2022.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Decker’s ex-wife, Whitney Decker, reportedly filed a petition to modify the family’s parenting plan, citing his worsening mental health issues.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, rulings from another global tribunal -- the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- may have altered Netanyahu's travel plans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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This was just one of a great number of changes the couple made to the house over several years, gradually altering the layout of the rooms and adding a bath and an oven as their fortunes improved, thanks to the increasing popularity of Virginia’s work and Leonard’s attentive book-keeping.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The strap is detachable, so it can be worn as a belt bag during the day and then transform into an upscale clutch for a fancy dinner in the evening, and the pouch offers enough space for your phone, keys, and other small essentials for a day on the go.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching everything in release order will give you a nearly complete experience, though hardcore fans may want to check out The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition, which transformed the three films into a 13-episode anime series featuring new music, enhanced visuals, and other fun additions.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Lavin had filmed seven of the series’ 10-episode order at the time of her death, and the creative team had to regroup and rework the remaining episodes while grieving her loss.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Take a trenchcoat cut from see-through fabrication for a more delicate interpretation of outerwear or a vest reworked in a one-shoulder version to inject a fresh spin on a popular item of the moment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Refashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refashion. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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