reappropriation
noun
the act or instance of reappropriating something.
reappropriations
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pluralof reappropriation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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KidEight is the eccentric of the group, a master of Photoshop and logo reappropriations, with a finely honed sense of the absurd.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2015
“PajamaBoy” became its own hashtag and countless parodies and reappropriations spread across the Internet.
From Time ● Dec. 20, 2013
For his part, Mr. Glaser, 81, says he does not mind the seemingly endless reinterpretations and reappropriations of his design.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2010
Of the required authorizations, 11,365 million dollars will be in new appropriations, 400 million dollars in new contract authority, and 7 million dollars in reappropriations of unobligated balances.
From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.
