reinvention

noun

as in revival

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Recent Examples of reinvention 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 Measures Of Success Going deeper than ratings or viewing time is key to identifying classic IP that is ripe for relaunch or reinvention. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 This one doesn’t sound like some grand reinvention of the form, but rather an even more playable, even more powerful version of what works. — David Pierce, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026 What follows is not just self-sabotage, but the crackling possibility of real self-reinvention, something both Joanne and Noah have already embraced. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 How the Earthquakes Are Honored Despite the reinvention, the earthquakes are forever part of Christchurch’s fabric. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2026 Inspired by the humble food cover, Chen deconstructed its structure to create three-dimensional silhouettes that challenged conventional ideas of clothing with sculptural form, material experimentation and reinvention of space around the body. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 Tech's long history of structural outperformance, driven by continual reinvention and disruptive innovation, supports the former. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Soon, the gap between efficiency and reinvention may be too wide for any company to bridge. — Ryoji Sekido, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvention
  1. revival
  2. rebirth
  3. revitalization
  4. rejuvenation
  5. regeneration
  6. resurrection
  7. resurgence
  8. renewal
Noun
  • The revival, however, is a new proposition for a generation with no muscle memory for heels.
    — Laura Neilson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • New York’s Town Hall venue is providing some alternative programming for Election Night — a revival of a cult streaming series.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • And now that date represents another birthday of sorts, a rebirth.
    — LaShae D. Rolle, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Prime Minister’s office has been held by Israelis of Eastern European descent (Ashkenazi) since the rebirth of the Jewish state in 1948.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebirth
Noun
  • What can start out as a project for the studios can become a whole revitalization of a city.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • His proficiency, buoyed by his expensive taste and skill in daisy-chaining images together, got his foot in the door of the indie-rap revitalization.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of revitalization
Noun
  • There are saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and—most importantly—expert trainers and therapists who guide all guests through a journey of deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After a humbling 7-4 loss in Game 2, the Dodgers need a miraculous rejuvenation at Dodger Stadium to extend their season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rejuvenation
Noun
  • Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • According to Healthline, testosterone may help protect the brain by slowing nerve cell death, promoting regeneration after injury, minimizing nerve damage and reducing inflammation in the nervous system.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of regeneration
Noun
  • That unholy resurrection gives William some wicked supernatural powers to go along with his slick swordplay.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Eric Stonestreet is returning to the Dexter franchise as fellow serial killer Rapunzel, and Krysten Ritter‘s resurrection was made a bit clearer during the show’s newsy Thursday panel at New York Comic Con.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurrection
Noun
  • Cook’s resurgence since leaving TCU feels like a storyline out of a movie.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What to make of Comedy Central’s recent resurgence, with the dawn of the Skydance era, remains to be seen.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurgence
Noun
  • Under the contract, Tiebreaker will offer per-show payments to Forest Hills Gardens Corporation starting at $15,500 and reaching $18,000 during the three-year final renewal term.
    — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisers can now apply for an annual permit that costs $400 initially, with annual renewals costing $500.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of renewal

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