reenact
- a word derived from enact.
Example Sentences
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In sixth grade, I discovered the subculture of living history, which is built around enthusiasts who research, reconstruct and reenact past eras.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
I really like how you show the development of the space over time as well as that you recreate the space for the artists to recall their emotions and experiences and reenact certain scenes.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2025
On TikTok, creators reenact the thrill that only a talking tree and canned thunder can bring, oohing and ahhing in mock terror as lights flash amid the faux greenery.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2024
In some scenes, the actors reenact key moments alongside family members; in others, they question, challenge or reflect.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
“It’s a special remembrance for our own Lady of Chains. We reenact her story. Plus we give thanks for the honey crop. The Daughters of Mary come. It’s our favorite two days of the year.”
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
