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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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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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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
With a kaleidoscopic score composed in a single act lasting around 70 minutes, and a libretto by Béla Balázs, this psychological thriller re-creates the old tale of Duke Bluebeard, who escorts his new wife, Judith, through his castle for the first time.
—Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Other clips show users trying to re-create the video’s choreography or making up their own dance moves.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025
Then, during experimental trials over several consecutive days, the team re-created the two magnetic fields but did not feed the turtles.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
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From fitted coats and classic blazers to leather gloves, skinny belts, and more, here are our favorite street style looks to re-create from the uptown-meets-downtown-meets-Brooklyn crowd.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
With a kaleidoscopic score composed in a single act lasting around 70 minutes, and a libretto by Béla Balázs, this psychological thriller re-creates the old tale of Duke Bluebeard, who escorts his new wife, Judith, through his castle for the first time.
—Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Other clips show users trying to re-create the video’s choreography or making up their own dance moves.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025
Then, during experimental trials over several consecutive days, the team re-created the two magnetic fields but did not feed the turtles.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Recreate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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