as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the club finally got some new, enthusiastic members, and the recreated organization actually began contributing to the community
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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in played
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreated
as in reconstructed
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Recent Examples of recreated
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Sophi Balerdi, a contestant from Season 49, said seeing the recreated challenges is surreal because they're pulled straight from the show.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Here, immersive exhibits—from a recreated crash pad to a blacklight poster workshop—unfold to the soundtrack of Jefferson Airplane.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s the South Pacific region, which features the recreated waters of Banjar, Bali, and Yarrangobilly Hot Springs in Australia.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Storrowton Village, a recreated New England village on the fairgrounds, still hosts heritage cooking demonstrations and Farm-to-Table programming, keeping Storrow’s legacy alive for visitors today.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the workplace of Revolutionary War figure General Hugh Mercer, the recreated 18th-century pharmacy and doctor’s office is filled with tinctures, leeches, and surgical tools, all explained by costumed interpreters.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Speakers are introduced in freeze frames on a recreated TV screen and then only occasionally throughout, so that in the first 20 minutes, the documentary’s voice is an enthusiastic and passionate hive mind.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Miguel Castro Freitas also recreated the silhouette in his debut spring 2026 collection for the brand, then in a nude fabric embroidered with metallic stars.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian recreated an iconic photo of Sofia Loren looking at Jayne Mansfield.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Real Floridians share their firsthand accounts of viral incidents, which are then recreated with irreverent humor.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
These flight attendants, dressed in Pan Am vintage uniforms, took care of passengers on a two-week, European adventure that recreated an iconic Pan Am Flying Boat route.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In a flashback sequence when Carol and her manager/partner Helen visit a Norwegian ice hotel, the crew recreated the Arctic surroundings completely in Albuquerque.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
During his appearance with Fallon, the two even put on matching plaid shirts and recreated the iconic pose together, further cementing the meme’s place in pop culture history.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Miguel Castro Freitas also recreated the silhouette in his debut spring 2026 collection for the brand, then in a nude fabric embroidered with metallic stars.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Modern Family stars Julie Bowen and Sofìa Vergara recreated the snap in 2014 for an episode of the show.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Real Floridians share their firsthand accounts of viral incidents, which are then recreated with irreverent humor.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
These flight attendants, dressed in Pan Am vintage uniforms, took care of passengers on a two-week, European adventure that recreated an iconic Pan Am Flying Boat route.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In a flashback sequence when Carol and her manager/partner Helen visit a Norwegian ice hotel, the crew recreated the Arctic surroundings completely in Albuquerque.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
During his appearance with Fallon, the two even put on matching plaid shirts and recreated the iconic pose together, further cementing the meme’s place in pop culture history.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
To test those weak points, Argonne researchers intentionally recreated the most credible scenarios inside the test facility.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
As Bessette fits him for a new suit, their connection is palpable in the recreated moment in the trailer.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Sophi Balerdi, a contestant from Season 49, said seeing the recreated challenges is surreal because they're pulled straight from the show.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Here, immersive exhibits—from a recreated crash pad to a blacklight poster workshop—unfold to the soundtrack of Jefferson Airplane.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s the South Pacific region, which features the recreated waters of Banjar, Bali, and Yarrangobilly Hot Springs in Australia.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Storrowton Village, a recreated New England village on the fairgrounds, still hosts heritage cooking demonstrations and Farm-to-Table programming, keeping Storrow’s legacy alive for visitors today.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the workplace of Revolutionary War figure General Hugh Mercer, the recreated 18th-century pharmacy and doctor’s office is filled with tinctures, leeches, and surgical tools, all explained by costumed interpreters.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Speakers are introduced in freeze frames on a recreated TV screen and then only occasionally throughout, so that in the first 20 minutes, the documentary’s voice is an enthusiastic and passionate hive mind.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Not the musical theater version of the Green Day album, but the original album recreated in its entirety sung by multiple vocalists and a live band.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Miguel Castro Freitas also recreated the silhouette in his debut spring 2026 collection for the brand, then in a nude fabric embroidered with metallic stars.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian recreated an iconic photo of Sofia Loren looking at Jayne Mansfield.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Real Floridians share their firsthand accounts of viral incidents, which are then recreated with irreverent humor.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
These flight attendants, dressed in Pan Am vintage uniforms, took care of passengers on a two-week, European adventure that recreated an iconic Pan Am Flying Boat route.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In a flashback sequence when Carol and her manager/partner Helen visit a Norwegian ice hotel, the crew recreated the Arctic surroundings completely in Albuquerque.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
During his appearance with Fallon, the two even put on matching plaid shirts and recreated the iconic pose together, further cementing the meme’s place in pop culture history.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Miguel Castro Freitas also recreated the silhouette in his debut spring 2026 collection for the brand, then in a nude fabric embroidered with metallic stars.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Modern Family stars Julie Bowen and Sofìa Vergara recreated the snap in 2014 for an episode of the show.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Real Floridians share their firsthand accounts of viral incidents, which are then recreated with irreverent humor.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
These flight attendants, dressed in Pan Am vintage uniforms, took care of passengers on a two-week, European adventure that recreated an iconic Pan Am Flying Boat route.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In a flashback sequence when Carol and her manager/partner Helen visit a Norwegian ice hotel, the crew recreated the Arctic surroundings completely in Albuquerque.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
During his appearance with Fallon, the two even put on matching plaid shirts and recreated the iconic pose together, further cementing the meme’s place in pop culture history.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
To test those weak points, Argonne researchers intentionally recreated the most credible scenarios inside the test facility.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreated
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These include the high-end fabrications Boglioli always relies on, which range from regenerated cashmere to lightweight flannels.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Cristina Cerdeira, marketing manager of Tejidos Royo, is adamant that regenerated fibers are the future of denim fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Eventually, a corner convenience store on Riverfront Boulevard was bulldozed and reborn as a two-story restaurant with great views of downtown.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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If the baldly stated white supremacism that now fills up my X feed is any guide, that reborn entity drank lots of raw milk and grew up with strong bones and teeth.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Feb. 2026
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