make·over
ˈmāk-ˌō-vər 
plural makeovers
: an act or instance of making over
a makeover of the tax system
especially
: a changing of a person's appearance (as by the use of cosmetics or a different hairstyle)
The contest winner gets a professional makeover and photoshoot.
made over; making over; makes over
1
: to transfer the title of (property)
2
b
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Examples of makeover in a Sentence
Noun
The actress had a complete makeover to turn her into a glamorous star.
They gave their advertising a total makeover to improve their corporate image.
Verb
the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center
made the deed over to his daughter
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
People gave fans a first glimpse of Clarkson's dramatic makeover, showcasing her decked out in the iconic character's ghoulish style, right down to the rotten teeth and dark, circled eyes.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Conservative aspirations to radically make over the Federal Aviation Administration could create turmoil at the agency at a time when it’s deeply engaged with Boeing to improve the plane maker’s manufacturing quality.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Perhaps nothing better illustrated the Bruins’ offseason makeover than the mainstay from a year ago being relegated to a bit player as part of this new ensemble cast.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
People gave fans a first glimpse of Clarkson's dramatic makeover, showcasing her decked out in the iconic character's ghoulish style, right down to the rotten teeth and dark, circled eyes.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Five new arrests were made over the weekend, police said Monday.
—Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Conservative aspirations to radically make over the Federal Aviation Administration could create turmoil at the agency at a time when it’s deeply engaged with Boeing to improve the plane maker’s manufacturing quality.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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