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as in restores
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 plays
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreates
as in reconstructs
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 recreates
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Perfect for history buffs, the village recreates what life was like for settlers in Salem during the 1600s.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
That 179-piece set recreates the scene in which the kids discover the treasure map in the attic of the Walsh family.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The platform, called Multicellular Integrated Brains or miBrains, recreates key features of real human brain tissue, offering a more accurate way to test drugs and understand disorders like Alzheimer’s.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
That 179-piece set recreates the scene in which the kids discover the treasure map in the attic of the Walsh family.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The show re-creates an interview that Graham gave at the 92nd Street Y with the dance critic Walter Terry, played by Lisa Kron.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
The platform, called Multicellular Integrated Brains or miBrains, recreates key features of real human brain tissue, offering a more accurate way to test drugs and understand disorders like Alzheimer’s.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The film recreates the circumstances that surrounded Hind Rajab’s actual killing in January 2024, in which Red Crescent volunteers struggled to send an ambulance to rescue the child, who was trapped under fire in Gaza.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Perfect for history buffs, the village recreates what life was like for settlers in Salem during the 1600s.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
That 179-piece set recreates the scene in which the kids discover the treasure map in the attic of the Walsh family.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The platform, called Multicellular Integrated Brains or miBrains, recreates key features of real human brain tissue, offering a more accurate way to test drugs and understand disorders like Alzheimer’s.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Perfect for history buffs, the village recreates what life was like for settlers in Salem during the 1600s.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
That 179-piece set recreates the scene in which the kids discover the treasure map in the attic of the Walsh family.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The show re-creates an interview that Graham gave at the 92nd Street Y with the dance critic Walter Terry, played by Lisa Kron.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
The platform, called Multicellular Integrated Brains or miBrains, recreates key features of real human brain tissue, offering a more accurate way to test drugs and understand disorders like Alzheimer’s.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Recreates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreates. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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