self-reinvention
nounUK /ˌself ˌriːɪnˈvenʃn/
US /ˌself ˌriːɪnˈvenʃn/
The act of changing yourself in a big way to become who you want to be.
After moving to a new city, she began a journey of self-reinvention.
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2. The process of presenting yourself to others in a completely new way.
His self-reinvention as a public speaker surprised everyone who knew him.
3. A deliberate effort to rebuild your life or career from scratch.
Losing his job led to an unexpected self-reinvention as a small business owner.
4. The act of abandoning old habits and adopting a new lifestyle.
Her self-reinvention included daily exercise and a new circle of friends.