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Recent Examples of reconceptualize
What gives me pause is the question of why Brooker would radically reconceptualize a series whose premise has exceeded its expiration date, instead of just moving on to a fresh idea.
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Time, 16 June 2023
In a sense, Black people, whose past has been deliberately erased, are embracing Afrofuturism as a means to reconceptualize their history and a tool for speculating on a more fruitful future.
—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic cratered our delicate balance between needs and wants, forcing communities across the world to rethink or better yet, reconceptualize the meaning of what traits thriving communities possess.
—Rod Berger, Forbes, 2 May 2022
The voices working now to reconceptualize that relationship include not only figures like Tlaib, who comfortably place themselves on the Democratic Party’s left wing, but organizations like J Street, whose advocates are angling to replace Israel hawks in the political mainstream.
—Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
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
Time, 16 June 2023
In a sense, Black people, whose past has been deliberately erased, are embracing Afrofuturism as a means to reconceptualize their history and a tool for speculating on a more fruitful future.
—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic cratered our delicate balance between needs and wants, forcing communities across the world to rethink or better yet, reconceptualize the meaning of what traits thriving communities possess.
—Rod Berger, Forbes, 2 May 2022
The voices working now to reconceptualize that relationship include not only figures like Tlaib, who comfortably place themselves on the Democratic Party’s left wing, but organizations like J Street, whose advocates are angling to replace Israel hawks in the political mainstream.
—Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconceptualize
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Companies are already reimagining workflows by replacing human contributions with software.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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And the good news is, these dishes, which many might have seen as one-note, have been reimagined, using different (but not necessarily more difficult) cooking techniques and better ingredients.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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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
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In a remote work model, employers must reenvision the employee experience as a matter of survival.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
23 Nov. 2022
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Upon their return to the safety of the theater, Ellie is, understandably, very shaken and appears to be rethinking the wisdom of her revenge tour when Abby shows up and kills Jesse (sob).—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Even as concerns over college costs are driving more would-be college students to rethink their plans, college savings accounts are still as vital as ever.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
25 May 2025
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Aging is being redefined not as a linear path to decline, but as a modifiable, and in some ways reversible, biological process.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This will, in turn, redefine your sense of independence and strength, urging you to balance that fire and passion with responsibility and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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With affordable housing still being a great need, Hanchett decided to reexamine the issue.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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What Hnath did in picking up and reexamining this source material, Harner says, was a remarkable act of harnessing that complexity.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The defense attorneys filed a motion asking the judge to reconsider the guilty verdict or grant a new trial.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Lawmakers frantically asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to reconsider.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The law’s requirement to reevaluate each pesticide every 15 years is based on the fact that science evolves and information becomes more precise.—
Jeffrey Gore,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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While execution and market acceptance will depend on integration quality, pricing strategy, and partner enablement, the collaboration offers enterprises reevaluating their infrastructure investments a compelling alternative.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Reconceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconceptualize. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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