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noun

Definition of refashioningnext
as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different the refashioning of the theater will make it more up-to-date and expand the seating capacity

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refashioning

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verb

present participle of refashion
as in remodeling
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 Synonyms for refashioning
  1. alteration
  2. remodeling
  3. change
  4. changing
  5. difference
  6. modifying
  7. altering
Noun
  • These alterations are less drastic than the ones the club made in 2022 when the left field wall was moved back nearly 30 feet and raised about 6 feet.
    Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Whether or not start times change, other alterations to bus transportation are expected.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of alteration
Verb
  • The city invested in remodeling the then-rundown Plaza San Loreto in front of the Sinagoga Histórico, and Sheinbaum came to inaugurate it.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Plans call for remodeling the basement to add a third level.
    Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of remodeling
Noun
  • The politics are fraught with risk without a shift in public sentiment, and there is no sign yet of that change.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The government’s rejection of its citizens’ efforts for change is personal to him—as devastating and painful, the film suggests, as having a father turn against his own flesh and blood.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of change
Verb
  • Steps could include adding a warning label or changing drinking water standards, said Cooper.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The district’s evolving politics have been driven in part by its rapidly changing racial makeup.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of changing
Noun
  • Bates, a Democrat who endorsed Dixon for mayor in 2024, has also been an outward critic of Scott, citing philosophical differences on combatting violent crime.
    Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Accounting for inflation, this is about the difference between $2,009,610 and $113,417 today.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of difference
Verb
  • Increasing the amount of water or fat locked into the casein network can encourage melting, but so can modifying the casein itself.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The designer’s role is about creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by creating, modifying or eliminating systemic structures to better align with the organization's strategic objectives.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • Researchers studying skeletons from the 12th to the 19th centuries have discovered that tobacco leaves a lasting impact on the human body even after death, significantly altering skeletal structure.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Another common change companies might pursue is altering the product’s flavor profile entirely, which could mean swapping out a layer of chocolate for other fillings like wafers or nuts.
    Erika Tulfo, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of altering
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