refashion

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈfa-shən How to pronounce refashion (audio)
Definition of refashionnext
as in to remodel
to make different in some way refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook

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Recent Examples of refashion Diana wore the pieces prolifically during her life, and even notably had the necklace refashioned into a headdress. — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026 From there, Chiro takes them apart, refashioning them in a manner that feels authentic and stylish. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Colossa has refashioned the mansion as an inn and brewery that attracts history buffs and curious travelers alike. — Midwest Living, 11 June 2026 Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall and Timothy Spall also star in Tina Gharavi's SXSW London opener, which refashions Woolf's diffuse, ruminative feminist novel into a straightforwardly inspirational tale. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for refashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refashion
  1. remodel
  2. modify
  3. alter
  4. change
  5. transform
  6. rework
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  • Emirates’ massive suite, which is perched over the center of Ashe, is being remodeled this year to emulate the spacious lounges and curved bar on its double-decker Airbus 380 planes.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The building went through an even bigger transformation in 2018, when the interior was stripped down to the studs and completely remodeled, Lange said.
    — Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodel
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  • After much deliberation, and not without controversy, NASA decided to fly the Artemis II heat shield as is but modify the spacecraft’s reentry trajectory.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The company says the fuel could increase the power output of an existing reactor by up to 10% without modifying its steam generators.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of modify
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  • Johanna Mayer said admissions ultimately came in below 20,000, but stressed that the result had not altered the company’s commitment to Pálmason.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Norwegian Constitution was altered in 1990 to allow future firstborns — regardless of gender — to take precedence in the line of succession.
    — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of alter
Verb
  • Dodgers’ brass has refrained from dipping into its robust pool of outfield prospects, but the open roster spot could change their thinking.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • Embroidery, beading, leatherwork, and fur transform the familiar silhouette, while a new second strap allows it to be slung across the shoulder.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Following Technoblade’s death, more than 400,000 messages from fans were collected in a virtual Minecraft memorial and transformed into 22 books of condolences for his family.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of transform
Verb
  • Bills advanced by the Senate and Assembly aim to rework California’s climate spending, close an environmental review loophole and rein in electricity rates, among other efforts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The thriller follows a police detective who loses his memory, a premise Sabu used to rework his central character over the years the project spent in development.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rework

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“Refashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refashion. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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