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

Recent Examples on the Web Perfect for getting ready on your wedding day, the collection reimagines the romantic themes and gothic motifs that McCormack is known for in Olivia von Halle’s signature silk pieces. Anny Choi, Vogue, 2 July 2024 The company did this to take advantage of the beefier hardware in newer Macs as well as to reimagine the craft of video editing. PCMAG, 30 June 2024 But spots like Mother in San Francisco, Honey’s in LA, and New York's Upstairs Cocktail Bar are reimagining the genre. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024 As with the exterior, the interior design has been tweaked rather than reimagined. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for reimagine 

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

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