REINVENTING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

reinventing

verb

present participle of reinvent

as in transforming

to make significant changes or improvements to (something) We are striving to reinvent our business model.

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as in reviving

to bring (something) into use again in a new way Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter.

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Recent Examples of reinventing But his most enduring role may be the Hollywood star who keeps reinventing himself. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 The Look author is no stranger to reinventing the blazer, including attending the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in June in a head-turning pinstriped skirt set from Thome Browne. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026 Once synonymous with industry—Renault operated its enormous factory here for much of the 20th century—the island has been gradually reinventing itself as a cultural district. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 Gabriel says that unlike her husband, Krasner kept reinventing her style. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026 Inventive styles like Williams are meant to update more traditionally athletic silhouettes, reinventing them. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 With each trick and tactic, companies are reinventing the ripoff right under our noses. — Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 Heiko Nix, Siemens’ Global Head of Cash Management and Payments, describes technology as a catalyst for reinventing payments, not merely improving treasury processes. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 These towns were selected for their ability to preserve history while reinventing themselves for modern visitors. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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The idea shows up in mythology—from Zeus transforming into every kind of animal to commit adultery to Psyche being warned that her new husband, Eros, would be grotesque—as well as in folklore and countless retellings of Beauty and the Beast.

— Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Felucca is the foundation for many other community firmware projects, transforming the FM-1 into a true multi-engine synth.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of transforming

Verb

The tale is energized by the thoughtful performances of Hanns Zischler, as Mann, and Sandra Hüller, as the author’s daughter Erika, who accompanies him while reviving conflicts from her own past.

— Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Ryan Gosling is reviving one of his long-dormant side gigs just in time for Halloween.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reviving

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Forty-five percent said focusing on current goals felt safer than redesigning work, while only 13% said they were rewarded for reinvention when immediate results were missed.

— Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
By redesigning the work product—an important element of the daily routines—work became more enjoyable for the employees.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of redesigning

Verb

After resurrecting iconic consoles like the 2600 and Mattel’s Intellivision, Atari is relaunching one of the brand’s personal computers that originally debuted 43 years ago.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
Madonna has spent her career borrowing, referencing, resurrecting and reinventing, but never at the expense of distinctly looking and feeling like herself.

— Sadie Kargman, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of resurrecting

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Dad alone of his siblings had joined my grandfather in reclaiming the Liu name back in China.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson’s path to reclaiming the governor’s mansion for Republicans almost certainly doesn’t run through Kansas City, Kansas.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reclaiming

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Since coming to Barnes & Noble, in 2019, Daunt, a very English Londoner, has had the curious experience of successfully remaking the book business in places like Wichita, Kansas, and Cheyenne, Wyoming.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
In the early ‘80s, the singer was already obscuring his Blackness with makeup (prior to remaking his features with plastic surgery).

— Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of remaking

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