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as in transformed
to make significant changes or improvements to (something)
We are striving to reinvent our business model.
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as in revived
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 reinvented
This isn’t the first time Ed Stack has reinvented his family business.
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Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The New York Yankees have quickly reinvented themselves this offseason after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
After all, so many of the norms that make disability so inconvenient—font sizes, the height at which a drawing is hung—are utterly arbitrary, and so can be reinvented.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The former federal prosecutor from New York has reinvented himself as a powerful entertainment lawyer representing some of Hollywood’s most A-list clients, including Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Denzel Washington.
—EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The first wedge salads were served in the 1920s or 1930s, and then reinvented and reimagined by chefs and restaurants for several decades following.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
After the Civil War, the country reinvented Christmas by keeping some traditions and starting others.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
The dress had its own viral moment and was later reinvented as a more wearable version and released for sale.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Now, on the heels of the artificial intelligence boom, Core Scientific has reinvented itself as a cloud computing company for AI startups.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The New York Yankees have quickly reinvented themselves this offseason after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
After all, so many of the norms that make disability so inconvenient—font sizes, the height at which a drawing is hung—are utterly arbitrary, and so can be reinvented.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The former federal prosecutor from New York has reinvented himself as a powerful entertainment lawyer representing some of Hollywood’s most A-list clients, including Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Denzel Washington.
—EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The first wedge salads were served in the 1920s or 1930s, and then reinvented and reimagined by chefs and restaurants for several decades following.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
After the Civil War, the country reinvented Christmas by keeping some traditions and starting others.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
The dress had its own viral moment and was later reinvented as a more wearable version and released for sale.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Now, on the heels of the artificial intelligence boom, Core Scientific has reinvented itself as a cloud computing company for AI startups.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvented
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Take Sara Blakely, who transformed from fax machine saleswoman to Disney World ride greeter to founder of Spanx and serial investor, each role teaching her something about consumer needs and market gaps.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Looking Ahead Just as cloud-native architectures transformed how businesses build and deploy applications over the last decade, AI-native companies have started to reshape how organizations create value, enhance efficiencies and deliver transformational customer experiences.—
Rajesh Rajagopalan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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His ballhawking has revived Clint Capela’s ability to effectively contain the ball in drop coverage.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The report also revived the theory that moderate drinking is linked to fewer heart attack and stroke deaths, and fewer deaths overall, compared with never drinking.—
Roni Caryn Rabin,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The 27-year-old has resurrected his career.—
Jess Bryant,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The story of the Carters’ loyalty to Prince, now in her late 70s, is being resurrected following the former president’s death on Sunday at age 100.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
1 Jan. 2025
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The initial list of eligible communities could be modified if not enough people apply to buy homes, or if there aren’t enough eligible homes on the market.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Austin Campbell-Alexander said in the state whistleblower lawsuit that the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park had sensors which were modified to accommodate people whose height or weight were outside safety limits.—
Mike Schneider,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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The top five most powerful passports In 2025, Singapore has reclaimed its crown as the world’s most powerful passport with visa-free access to an extraordinary 195 of the 227 global destinations included in the list.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Kings reclaimed the lead on a 3-pointer by Monk and never trailed again.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Associated Press, for instance, has taken legal action in response to restrictions, while Voice of America has been significantly altered.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Videos of her sermons have been altered to make her sound like a cartoon character and used in social media campaigns to disparage women and the LBGTQ+ community.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Reinvented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvented. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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