Word
reinvention
Phoneticsrein·ven·tion
US/ˌɹiɪnˈvɛnʃən/
UK/ɹˌiːɪnvˈɛnʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a complete change in how something looks, works, or is seen, so it feels new again. You use it when a person, brand, or career starts over with a fresh image or idea.
n. a thorough transformation of something — a product, career, image, or system — so that it functions or is perceived in a substantially new way. Often implies deliberate renewal after decline or stagnation.
Examples
“Her new style marks a bold reinvention of her image.”
“After years in finance, his move to teaching felt like a complete reinvention of his career.”
“The city's reinvention from industrial port to cultural hub took decades of investment, planning, and gradual shifts in public perception.”
Examples
simple
“Her new style marks a bold reinvention of her image.”
contextual
“After years in finance, his move to teaching felt like a complete reinvention of his career.”
complex
“The city's reinvention from industrial port to cultural hub took decades of investment, planning, and gradual shifts in public perception.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reinvention” in context.
Verb
01. achieve reinvention
“She achieved reinvention through study, networking and hard work.”
verb + noun
02. call for reinvention
“Critics called for reinvention of the tired awards show.”
verb + prep + noun
03. drive reinvention
“New technology continues to drive reinvention across the music industry.”
verb + noun
04. embrace reinvention
“The city embraced reinvention after its factories closed.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. complete reinvention
“The old factory underwent complete reinvention as a modern art centre.”
adj + noun
06. constant reinvention
“Fashion demands constant reinvention to stay relevant.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. act of reinvention
“Changing her name was a deliberate act of reinvention.”
noun + prep + noun
08. need for reinvention
“Falling sales showed a clear need for reinvention.”
noun + prep + noun
09. path to reinvention
“Education offered a realistic path to reinvention.”
noun + prep + noun
10. call for radical reinvention
“The report calls for radical reinvention of public transport.”
11. embrace personal reinvention
“At 40, she embraced personal reinvention and trained as a teacher.”
12. master the art of reinvention
“She mastered the art of reinvention throughout her long career.”
Usage
Commonly followed by 'of' to specify what is transformed ('the reinvention of...').
Real-World Examples
“This month, Airbnb will launch the first stage of its more than $200 million reinvention: a panoply of more than 10,000 vendors peddling a swath of services in 260 cities in 30 countries.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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