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
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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Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
The legendary sports watch, originally made for the Italian Air Force’s aerobatics team in the 1980s, has been given a modern makeover, with the new references showcasing slimmer cases, cleaner dials, and a more integrated bracelet design.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Nearly 1,000 examples were made over the machine’s three-year lifespan—a massive number for the company at the time, and a fiscal lifeline to the small sports-car builder.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Never before has the abyss so desperately needed a makeover.
—Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
The legendary sports watch, originally made for the Italian Air Force’s aerobatics team in the 1980s, has been given a modern makeover, with the new references showcasing slimmer cases, cleaner dials, and a more integrated bracelet design.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Verb
In 1940, that pool was made over into a children’s pool, while the park got a second, 25-yard pool for lap swimming.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Nearly 1,000 examples were made over the machine’s three-year lifespan—a massive number for the company at the time, and a fiscal lifeline to the small sports-car builder.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for makeover
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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