RECONVERSION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

reconversion

noun

Definition of reconversion

as in reconstruction

the act, process, or result of changing again The planning board has laid out a proposal for the reconversion of the converted paper mills.

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Recent Examples of reconversion Yet the reconversion into a mosque preserved much of the Crusader church, and the majority of the nave and the western portal were still visible in modern times. — Stephennie Mulder, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2024 Maenza and Haider met for the first time in person at a reception following an ecumenical prayer service lamenting the reconversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. — Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 19 July 2021 Today and for 40 years the ancient quarries have known an artistic reconversion. — Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 7 May 2021 In Erdogan's view, questioning the reconversion of Hagia Sophia was an attack on Turkish sovereignty. — Nick Danforth, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2020

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Noun

Dehqani said reconstruction work began immediately after the refinery was hit during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in 2025.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Their reconstruction suggests that the Grand Canyon region once sat near an ancient continental margin in a position comparable to modern great escarpments found in places such as South Africa and Brazil.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconstruction

Noun

The work is being built around a modular open systems approach, allowing newer technologies to be incorporated without requiring a complete redesign of the aircraft.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
And so, First Tee unveiled a strategic redesign of the course, complete with revenue-generating features like a driving range and golf carts to close that gap.

— Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of redesign

Noun

Years after his dad’s reformation, Jonah sits on a bench at the Broncos’ practice facility in Dove Valley, gazing out at the green expanse of his future.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.

— Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026

Definition of reformation

Noun

Counter walked IndieWire through a maze of electrical and ventilation equipment that has accumulated additions and modifications over the decades — all of it above a massive pitch-black attic.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Instead, focus on physical barriers and habitat modification.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

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