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Recent Examples of reconceptualize
What gives me pause is the question of why Brooker would radically reconceptualize a series whose premise has exceeded its expiration date, instead of just moving on to a fresh idea.
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Time, 16 June 2023
In a sense, Black people, whose past has been deliberately erased, are embracing Afrofuturism as a means to reconceptualize their history and a tool for speculating on a more fruitful future.
—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic cratered our delicate balance between needs and wants, forcing communities across the world to rethink or better yet, reconceptualize the meaning of what traits thriving communities possess.
—Rod Berger, Forbes, 2 May 2022
The voices working now to reconceptualize that relationship include not only figures like Tlaib, who comfortably place themselves on the Democratic Party’s left wing, but organizations like J Street, whose advocates are angling to replace Israel hawks in the political mainstream.
—Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
Every year the Crystal Cabin Awards showcase innovative ideas that reconceptualize the airplane cabin experience.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023
Then, as the Victorian era ushered in the rise of official dog breeds, people began to reconceptualize the roles that canines could play in their homes.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2022
In the same vein, companies also need to reconceptualize their idea of headquarters.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 20 May 2022
Together, Black Rave Culture produces tracks and DJ sets that reconceptualize and reclaim this legacy, exploring different rhythms, tempos and traditions from across dance music and its diaspora.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022
Time, 16 June 2023
In a sense, Black people, whose past has been deliberately erased, are embracing Afrofuturism as a means to reconceptualize their history and a tool for speculating on a more fruitful future.
—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic cratered our delicate balance between needs and wants, forcing communities across the world to rethink or better yet, reconceptualize the meaning of what traits thriving communities possess.
—Rod Berger, Forbes, 2 May 2022
The voices working now to reconceptualize that relationship include not only figures like Tlaib, who comfortably place themselves on the Democratic Party’s left wing, but organizations like J Street, whose advocates are angling to replace Israel hawks in the political mainstream.
—Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
Every year the Crystal Cabin Awards showcase innovative ideas that reconceptualize the airplane cabin experience.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023
Then, as the Victorian era ushered in the rise of official dog breeds, people began to reconceptualize the roles that canines could play in their homes.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2022
In the same vein, companies also need to reconceptualize their idea of headquarters.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 20 May 2022
Together, Black Rave Culture produces tracks and DJ sets that reconceptualize and reclaim this legacy, exploring different rhythms, tempos and traditions from across dance music and its diaspora.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconceptualize
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Genesis demonstrates how advanced automotive technology can be reimagined to serve critical human needs in the most challenging environments.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The collection is inspired by alluring gangster films that are reimagined through the world of LaQuan Smith.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by his own Indigenous background and what archaeologists have discovered about Bimbache culinary culture, chef Marcos Tavío has created a fine-dining experience that reenvisions Canarian ingredients and flavors.—
Sarah Souli,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2023
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In a remote work model, employers must reenvision the employee experience as a matter of survival.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
23 Nov. 2022
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As corporate layoffs accelerate and once-stable jobs feel anything but secure, women are rethinking their approach to work.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But prevention, through more attention to the physical environment, more nature, becoming less sedentary, rethinking opportunities, focusing on well-being — this is the real path forward.—
Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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This retrograde asked you to redefine ambition on your own terms.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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The world has repeatedly redefined aid in response to shifting political and economic realities, and today’s challenges demand a rethink of foreign aid.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Prepare to reexamine how your belief systems align with your true values, as well as how your closest relationships shape your worldview.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2025
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For evolutionary biologists, this opens new windows into the past—one that compels us to reexamine the processes and selective pressures that gave rise to flight, refined locomotion and ultimately, the unparalleled diversity of birds today.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The February 20 post has been viewed more than 323,000 times, prompting many viewers to reconsider the societal expectations placed on young adults, particularly regarding relationships and milestones.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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What began as a negotiation tactic has created confusion for companies like Ford and General Motors, forcing them to reconsider long-term investments.—
Christopher S. Tang,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2025
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If earnings growth drops to this level, the stock’s P/E multiple could decline as investors reevaluate Palantir’s growth potential.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Students who enrolled in school will need to be reevaluated for eligibility at that time.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Reconceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconceptualize. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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