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

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There were even the glamorous hard times of the Depression, reimagined for us in the 1973 movie The Sting. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 The property’s historic red barn is being reimagined as a venue for art exhibitions, performances, and culinary events. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 Last year’s class reimagined how successful Notre Dame could be at acquiring top defensive backs out of high school, but this one might be Freeman’s favorite, based on its composition. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The company reimagines the Colony Theatre stage, turning it into a black-box theater where audiences become collaborators rather than spectators. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reimagine

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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