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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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
That’s right, statement jewelry has received a luxe makeover in 2026, shedding its costume-like reputation in favor of pieces that are far more wearable.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Jose Fabian, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
In an 88-68 win Thursday at Florida, Crump knocked down three 3-pointers, which exceeded the two deep shots her Texas teammates have made over their last three games.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The following is a rundown of their makeover plans, which have been in development for years; and which, now, with the NFL season coming to a close with the Super Bowl this Sunday, are nearly ready for action.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
That’s right, statement jewelry has received a luxe makeover in 2026, shedding its costume-like reputation in favor of pieces that are far more wearable.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Her family identified her as Jayda Mabrey in an online fundraising post made over the weekend.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
In an 88-68 win Thursday at Florida, Crump knocked down three 3-pointers, which exceeded the two deep shots her Texas teammates have made over their last three games.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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