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
Synonyms
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
Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 7 Sep. 2023
Use our examples to inspire your bathroom makeover.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2023
For now, even those who opposed ACC expansion are embracing the coast-to-coast conference makeover.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Doja Cat’s new album, Scarlet, is already getting a makeover.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2023
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Disneyland Halloween Decorations
Seemingly overnight, Disneyland’s two theme parks — Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park — receive seasonal makeovers.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
But by far, the biggest draw to the area is Edgewater Park, which was acquired from the state park system by the Cleveland Metroparks in 2013 and underwent a major makeover.
—Megan Sims, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2023
Reopened in May after a stunning makeover, the 11-room Norumbega Inn is now open year-round.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023
The 41-year-old Far North Dallas shopping center announced Tuesday that its tree, billed as one of the nation’s tallest, will get a makeover with additional branches and more LED lighting.
—Tommy Cummings, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
So far, Walmart has already made over 10,000 deliveries across seven states via its partners, DroneUp, Flytrex, and Zipline.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2023
In the early years of the Soviet Union, Wagner was made over as an exemplary proletarian artist.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2023
From face masks to dress up, these celebrity dads are big fans of getting made over by their little ones
As these celebrity dads have found out, one of the benefits of having daughters is living with your own in-home glam squad.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
Tyler Tarver, a former high school principal who now teaches educators about tech tool strategies, said he’s made over 50 speeches at schools and conferences across Texas, Arkansas and Illinois over the past few months.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Aug. 2023
The Blind Side made over $300 million at the box office and went on to earn a nomination for best picture at the 2010 Academy Awards, with Bullock taking home the best actress prize.
—Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Washington State, which ranks seventh on the list with a net gain of 464, has the highest proportion of young high earners; more than 13% of state residents making over $200,000 are ages 26 to 35.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2023
The lawsuit lists this tweet as just one of a few public discriminatory statements that SpaceX’s CEO has made over the years.
—Edith Olmsted, The New Republic, 24 Aug. 2023
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Noun
The project involved a cosmetic makeover to turn the room into a nursery for Cassie’s baby boy Jameson, who was on the way at the time.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 7 Sep. 2023
Use our examples to inspire your bathroom makeover.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2023
For now, even those who opposed ACC expansion are embracing the coast-to-coast conference makeover.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Doja Cat’s new album, Scarlet, is already getting a makeover.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2023
Related: The Best Times to Visit Disneyland for Fewer Crowds, Gorgeous Weather, and Lower Prices
Disneyland Halloween Decorations
Seemingly overnight, Disneyland’s two theme parks — Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park — receive seasonal makeovers.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
But by far, the biggest draw to the area is Edgewater Park, which was acquired from the state park system by the Cleveland Metroparks in 2013 and underwent a major makeover.
—Megan Sims, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2023
Reopened in May after a stunning makeover, the 11-room Norumbega Inn is now open year-round.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023
The 41-year-old Far North Dallas shopping center announced Tuesday that its tree, billed as one of the nation’s tallest, will get a makeover with additional branches and more LED lighting.
—Tommy Cummings, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023
Verb
Three major redesigns have been made over the years, one in the 1930s, a second in the 1950s and the last in the 1970s, Neufeld’s research shows.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
So far, Walmart has already made over 10,000 deliveries across seven states via its partners, DroneUp, Flytrex, and Zipline.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2023
In the early years of the Soviet Union, Wagner was made over as an exemplary proletarian artist.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2023
From face masks to dress up, these celebrity dads are big fans of getting made over by their little ones
As these celebrity dads have found out, one of the benefits of having daughters is living with your own in-home glam squad.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
Tyler Tarver, a former high school principal who now teaches educators about tech tool strategies, said he’s made over 50 speeches at schools and conferences across Texas, Arkansas and Illinois over the past few months.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Aug. 2023
The Blind Side made over $300 million at the box office and went on to earn a nomination for best picture at the 2010 Academy Awards, with Bullock taking home the best actress prize.
—Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Washington State, which ranks seventh on the list with a net gain of 464, has the highest proportion of young high earners; more than 13% of state residents making over $200,000 are ages 26 to 35.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2023
The lawsuit lists this tweet as just one of a few public discriminatory statements that SpaceX’s CEO has made over the years.
—Edith Olmsted, The New Republic, 24 Aug. 2023
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verb1
: to transfer the title of
made the estate over to his sister
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