reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 
reinvented; reinventing; reinvents
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
3
: to bring into use again
Examples of reinvent in a Sentence
The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
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Putting on some glasses and bringing down the volume a bit, Cuban reinvented himself as a self-deprecating and stats-sharp surrogate for Harris.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Traditional Saudi elements such as mosaics were reinvented as ceiling coverings, while fiber optics were embedded into the plaster walls to illuminate at night.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Designer Mary Katrantzou recently reinvented their line of luxury bags, which would make a perfect present for any woman on your list.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Eastwood’s biopic doesn’t reinvent the form, but its stately, respectful approach avoids exploiting or glamorizing Parker’s struggles and steers clear of clichés about addiction and genius being inextricable.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Traditional Saudi elements such as mosaics were reinvented as ceiling coverings, while fiber optics were embedded into the plaster walls to illuminate at night.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Designer Mary Katrantzou recently reinvented their line of luxury bags, which would make a perfect present for any woman on your list.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Eastwood’s biopic doesn’t reinvent the form, but its stately, respectful approach avoids exploiting or glamorizing Parker’s struggles and steers clear of clichés about addiction and genius being inextricable.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
reinvented his musical style
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