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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Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel reinvented cuts and materials and silhouettes.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Concerts and award shows reinvent arenas every year through temporary architecture and production design.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Her oldest sister, Sonia Gonzalez, said Gonzalez reminds her a lot of their father, who reinvented himself many times over the years.
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Lisa Boone,
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1 July 2026
Jana Müller tells me that the challenge lies in reinventing them through unexpected combinations and fresh perspectives.
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Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Concerts and award shows reinvent arenas every year through temporary architecture and production design.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Her oldest sister, Sonia Gonzalez, said Gonzalez reminds her a lot of their father, who reinvented himself many times over the years.
—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Jana Müller tells me that the challenge lies in reinventing them through unexpected combinations and fresh perspectives.
—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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