refashion

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈfa-shən How to pronounce refashion (audio)
Definition of refashionnext
as in to remodel
to make different in some way refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook

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Recent Examples of refashion Steps from the hotel is a barn that the Schneiders refashioned into Allmeinde Commongrounds, a cultural center and arts residency that has hosted photographers such as Walter Niedermayr and Axel Hütte. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 An inactive bill on human remains has been revived in the final stretch of the state Legislature’s regular session and entirely refashioned to add a level of certainty to the Midway Rising mega project. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 After the abuses of Watergate, DOJ refashioned itself to resist political interference by the White House in the name of dispensing impartial justice. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Kingsoft Cloud is refashioning itself into an artificial intelligence cloud player — a move that should drive its shares higher, according to Morgan Stanley. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for refashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refashion
  1. remodel
  2. modify
  3. alter
  4. change
  5. transform
  6. rework
Verb
  • La Grande Épicerie’s fish stand was remodeled two years ago, including with mosaics by Parisian artist Mathilde Jonquière, and the rotisserie corner has been relooked more recently.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Offices have been remodeled for a modern look, part of a plan to upgrade on-campus facilities.
    — PJ Green October 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of remodel
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  • The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • For most people, manually modifying system firmware introduces additional risks.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of modify
Verb
  • In that scene, Rhys Harries impressively alters his own features without makeup.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Shorter days alter light exposure, which affects circadian rhythms, the internal biological processes that regulate sleep, alertness and mood.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of alter
Verb
  • Her physical absence changes nothing about the circumstances of our friendship.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In recent weeks, AI companies have been working to change that.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • David Roche, a veteran strategist at Quantum Strategy & Geonomics, said the Arctic's importance lies less in its potential to transform global shipping than in the deepening economic dependence between Russia and China.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Her refusal to be silent enabled her to transform her personal story into a global movement for justice.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of transform
Verb
  • Volkswagen has also reworked the center console, relocating the gear selector to the steering column to free up additional space for storage and wireless charging equipment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Zillah’s speeches have since been reworked, most notably in a 2019 production in which a Kushner-y character called Xillah debated her, framing the story with an anxious meta-narrative.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rework

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