reimagine

American  

[ree-i-maj-in] / ˌri ɪˈmædʒ ɪn /

verb (used with object)

1. to think about or consider in a new and creative way: Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character.

   For decades, Walt Disney would strive to reimagine the typical amusement park as a theme park, an idealized salute to America's past and a nod to an experimental vision for its future.

   Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character.

2. to create or imagine a new lifestyle or identity for (oneself).

   It was a song written to help him transform and reimagine himself in the aftermath of his parent's divorce.

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Etymology

Origin of reimagine

First recorded in 1825–30; re- ( def. ) + imagine ( def. )

Example Sentences

Her subsequent sleuthing in the archives has produced a rich reimagining of Leman’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, Blind Date is set for a relaunch on Disney+, "reimagined for a contemporary audience" according to the streaming site.

From BBC

Morris Commercial said the reimagined van would retain a number of its original features, including the pear-shaped grille.

From BBC

The two sing a reimagined version of “Our Melody,” one of the most beloved songs from the original series.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a moment when people are reimagining the contract between the company or the government and its workers.”

From The Wall Street Journal