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 On Sunday, May 26, Johnson, who celebrated his 52nd birthday on May 2, shared a sweet clip on Instagram showing the team behind the upcoming live-action Moana reimagining celebrating the actor's birthday. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 Last year, local hotelier Liz Lambert announced that her famous desert campground in Marfa, El Cosmico, would be reimagined as a visionary 62-acre development created with 3-D printing technology. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 May 2024 From the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, the musician will reimagine songs from throughout his catalogue with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024 May 15, 2024 After years of pushing to keep their kitchens afloat through the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic and navigating the changes brought on by legislation, social movements and inflation, a growing number of restaurant owners and chefs are reimagining their lives. Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for reimagine 

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Jun. 2024.

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