RE-CREATES Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

recreates 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of recreate

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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re-creates

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verb (2)

variants or recreates

present tense third-person singular of re-create

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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The 1,701-piece collector’s set recreates the original series bridge and transporter room and includes eight Starfleet minifigures. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 But the current 10-piece ensemble masterfully recreates the group’s canon of hits each night live on stage. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Digital artist Lily Belmira has created a free video game that recreates the environment of Michael Heizer’s monumental land art sculpture City, 1970–2022, in the Nevada desert. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026 Tropical Islands recreates a balmy paradise in an old airship hangar about an hour from Berlin. — Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 Classic Albums Live recreates classic albums on stage, note-for-note. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 The collection recreates the grain, density, and irregular character of the material through an interplay of textures and thicknesses. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 The video also recreates the viral promotional photo of all seven members standing in front of a row of toilets with their backs to the camera, bringing the song’s tabloid-style campaign full circle. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026 Shawn recreates situations that resonate with just about anyone, giving his content broad appeal. — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026

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The 1,701-piece collector’s set recreates the original series bridge and transporter room and includes eight Starfleet minifigures. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 But the current 10-piece ensemble masterfully recreates the group’s canon of hits each night live on stage. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Digital artist Lily Belmira has created a free video game that recreates the environment of Michael Heizer’s monumental land art sculpture City, 1970–2022, in the Nevada desert. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026 The pilot has a 4K ultra-high-definition screen in the cockpit instead, which re-creates the outside view digitally. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Tropical Islands recreates a balmy paradise in an old airship hangar about an hour from Berlin. — Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 Classic Albums Live recreates classic albums on stage, note-for-note. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 The collection recreates the grain, density, and irregular character of the material through an interplay of textures and thicknesses. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 The video also recreates the viral promotional photo of all seven members standing in front of a row of toilets with their backs to the camera, bringing the song’s tabloid-style campaign full circle. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreates

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Doctors treat patients with intravenous fluids and a drug called atropine, which restores a normal heart rhythm.

— Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of restores

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The scientists’ method reconstructs genealogies, or maps showing where different pieces of DNA came from and how they were passed down, revealing branches of our evolutionary past.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Meyer reconstructs the bureaucratic and financial machinery behind the rescues, one of his book’s genuinely valuable contributions.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconstructs

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The parade of tributes to late country icon Dolly Parton will march on this weekend into movie theaters when AMC Theaters revives two of the Queen of Country’s most beloved big-screen appearances.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
This move revives a civil rights debate over discipline in K-12 schools and what counts as discrimination.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of revives

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The general manager of a Montecito golf club revisits his glory days playing keyboards in a 2000s synth-pop band through an old concert tee — Hot Chip, in his case — layered under his trusty Baja hoodie.

— Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
To accompany the launch, On and Federer have launched a new campaign film that revisits the roots of the tennis legend’s career.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of revisits

Verb

The coupon refreshes daily in the Wendy's app, allowing customers to redeem it each day during the promotion.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

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