RE-CREATE Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

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ˈre-krē-ˌāt

Definition of recreate

as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened

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as in to play

to engage in activity for amusement an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century

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variants or recreate

as in to reconstruct

to make (something) exist or appear to exist again The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.

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Recent Examples of recreate

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The cinema recently recreated a ringer tee Steve’s late mother wore in the early-1970s. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026 But her relatives gave more than off-camera tips as Ba’s Book recreates the director’s father and his life in Vietnam alongside his relatives on camera. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026 An interior row of round sapphires hugs the neck, while tsavorites, tourmalines, and light-blue sapphires recreate the frothing and churning of the falls. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 Now, visitors are lining up at the nearby Pietà sculpture to recreate an iconic 1988 photograph of music icons Depeche Mode. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreate

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The husband-and-wife duo painstakingly restored the home and opened it as a luxury bed-and-breakfast three years later.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
In the bedroom, there are deep-storage areas on top of the closet, and the oversize windows have had the original pocket shutters restored.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of restore

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Footwear also took a distinctly feminine direction this season, with embellishment playing a major role.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
This was apparent recently when a judge in Louisiana ruled that players who signed NFL contracts over the summer could return to play their fifth college season at LSU.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of play

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Individual fibers can detect curvature along a line, but reconstructing an entire surface presents a greater challenge.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Since then, the 16-foot-by-32-foot church has been reconstructed, after archaeologists in 2021 uncovered the church’s original foundation, as well as 62 graves linked to the congregation.

— Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reconstruct

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The theft revived memories of the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris last year and renewed calls for better security and funding at the many cultural sites across France.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Chan Luu is hardly an emerging brand because of its rich history, but Tessa Tran, the niece of Chan Luu, bought back the family business in 2023 and has since revived the line as artistic director.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of revive

Verb

And states like Texas, for example, could revisit their pre-Callais redraws, and get even more aggressive.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
The mayor also referenced the deaths of nine people in Erie, Pennsylvania, saying the tragedy underscored the need to revisit existing laws.

— James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of revisit

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Exfoliating cleansers are designed to help remove dead skin cells and everyday buildup, leaving skin feeling refreshed.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
In addition to these liquid upgrades, Jefferson’s also refreshed its packaging, something that other brands like Bardstown Bourbon Company have done over the past year or so.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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