Definition of makeover
: 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 hairdo)
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Examples of makeover in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of makeover from the Web
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Victorian style isn’t always easy to make unfussy, but the design firm of Roman & Williams created a sleek makeover of the property, which opened in late 2015.
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The new Southwest concourse and Terminal 1 renovation are part of a massive makeover set for completion by 2020.
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The store (No. 16 in Bojangles’ history, opened in 1980 after the chain was founded in Charlotte in 1977) is the second to get a makeover that aims to make the Bo less take-out and more stick-around.
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The patio got a light makeover with new furniture and umbrella tables.
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Although Varadkar appears to be a step away from traditional Irish politics, a check of his voting record and of his campaign, promises more of a makeover than an overhaul.
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Sprinting ahead: The Mid-Suburban League's reputation as a distance-running hotbed may be getting a makeover after MSL runners swept the Class 3A sprints.
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State officials took the first step toward another potential makeover of New Orleans' iconic downtown stadium last week when the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District approved funding for a master plan to renovate the Superdome.
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NBKC Bank, a sponsor of the show, nominated Crozier for the makeover.
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1925
First Known Use of makeover
1925
MAKEOVER Defined for English Language Learners
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: the act or process of making changes to improve the appearance or effectiveness of someone or something
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