reimagine

verb

re·​imag·​ine ˌrē-i-ˈma-jən How to pronounce reimagine (audio)
reimagined; reimagining; reimagines
Synonyms of reimaginenext

transitive verb

: to imagine again or anew
especially : to form a new conception of : re-create

Examples of reimagine in a Sentence

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Bestselling classic Banana styles of the past are being reimagined and contemporized. David Moin, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Workplaces won’t be the same in the AI era, and many employees are handwringing over the fate of their careers as mundane work tasks are automated, organizational charts are reimagined, and hiring slows. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 May 2026 Hosted on the deck of every Holland America cruise ship at the time of departure, this long-standing maritime tradition has been reimagined as an inclusive celebration featuring entertainment, music, food and beverages for guests to enjoy as the ship leaves port on the first day of every voyage. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 For a completist like me, the pleasures of MTV Unplugged came from hearing overfamiliar songs freshened up, if rarely truly reimagined. Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reimagine

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 21 May. 2026.

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