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
Recent Examples on the Web
Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Scott says this gives the room an instant seasonal refresh without requiring a full makeover.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Speaking at the Zurich Summit on Saturday, Van der Velden said that agents had been circling the AI character and an announcement would be made over which agency would be representing her in the coming months.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The lobby’s living room, with sculptural chandeliers and circular couches, just might inspire a home makeover of your own.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Scott says this gives the room an instant seasonal refresh without requiring a full makeover.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to make his Premier League debut for the club at Stamford Bridge, but Slot has a big decision to make over who partners captain Virgil van Dijk.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Speaking at the Zurich Summit on Saturday, Van der Velden said that agents had been circling the AI character and an announcement would be made over which agency would be representing her in the coming months.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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