reconceptualize

verb

Definition of reconceptualizenext
as in to reimagine

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Recent Examples of reconceptualize Every year the Crystal Cabin Awards showcase innovative ideas that reconceptualize the airplane cabin experience. — Francesca Street, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023 Then, as the Victorian era ushered in the rise of official dog breeds, people began to reconceptualize the roles that canines could play in their homes. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2022 In the same vein, companies also need to reconceptualize their idea of headquarters. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 20 May 2022 Together, Black Rave Culture produces tracks and DJ sets that reconceptualize and reclaim this legacy, exploring different rhythms, tempos and traditions from across dance music and its diaspora. — Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for reconceptualize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconceptualize
  1. reimagine
  2. reenvision
  3. rethink
  4. redefine
  5. reexamine
  6. reconsider
  7. reevaluate
Verb
  • But too many businesses are still using it to optimise, not reimagine.
    — Derya Matras, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The collection reimagines Lee garments worn across America’s railways, ranches and rodeos from the 1920s to the 1940s through the creative lens of the late designer’s suiting label Ox’ed Silver.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of reimagine
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  • Inspired by his own Indigenous background and what archaeologists have discovered about Bimbache culinary culture, chef Marcos Tavío has created a fine-dining experience that reenvisions Canarian ingredients and flavors.
    — Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2023
  • In a remote work model, employers must reenvision the employee experience as a matter of survival.
    — Paolo Confino, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2022
Definition of reenvision
Verb
  • Reaching that altitude, however, required GICON to rethink how such a turbine could be constructed.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Hoxha sees these economic changes as a chance for the synthetic materials industry to rethink its long-term plans.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rethink
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  • But Orange County planning staff concluded Rybolt Lamar wasn’t allowed to redefine her property boundaries and recommended that county commissioners deny the application.
    — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Redefine Roles Around Value Creation As intelligent systems take on more routine processing and coordination, organizations need to redefine roles around value creation rather than task completion.
    — Jason Marx, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of redefine
Verb
  • In a nine-page statement, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced efforts are underway to reexamine the case.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Caleb’s death prompted Peel Regional Police to reexamine his parents’ deaths.
    — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of reexamine
Verb
  • Amazon may not be the first place that comes to mind when shopping for a new fall handbag, but October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is making a convincing argument for reconsidering that order of operations.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Rising prices could also lead shoppers to reconsider which rewards still feel small enough to justify.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of reconsider
Verb
  • This has prompted investors to reevaluate the interest rate trajectory of the Bank of England, providing upward momentum for UK gilt yields.
    — , CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There could be work drama or commotion among your colleagues that shakes up existing allegiances, which will compel you to reevaluate who’s really on your team.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reevaluate

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“Reconceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconceptualize. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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