makeover

noun make·over \ ˈmāk-ˌō-vər \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Examples: makeover in a Sentence

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

In the film, Needler – a reality TV makeover queen – is consumed with a desire for absolute suburban, pastel perfection.

— bryan alexander, USA TODAY, "'The Addams Family' movie: See Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac as Morticia and Gomez Addams," 5 June 2018
Nowhere is that risk more acute than in Orange County, the former bastion of conservatism that is experiencing a demographic makeover and in 2016 voted for a Democrat for president for the first time in 80 years.

— christine mai-duc, latimes.com, "Today is crucial for Democrats in California's House races," 5 June 2018
Chip and Joanna Gaines are fighting back against online scammers that have been promising home makeovers to unsuspecting fans.

— meghan overdeep, Southern Living, "Chip and Joanna Gaines Warn Against Deceptive “Fixer Upper” Scam," 4 June 2018
Viewers need to only watch one episode to know that this show isn’t just your run-of-the-mill makeover show.

— sarah midkiff, refinery29.com, "The Guys Who Appear On Queer Eye Just Can’t Stop Getting Married," 2 June 2018
With the introduction of the new Fab Five, eight episodes of makeovers and some truly memorable social media moments, the Netflix show and its stars have become a cultural sensation.

— stephen daw, Billboard, "'Queer Eye' Star Antoni Cradles His Avocados in New Music Video for Show's Theme Song, Feat. Betty Who," 31 May 2018
At a time when TV and streaming services are loaded with feel-bad shows, this reboot of the classic makeover series is a refreshingly upbeat alternative.

— kristi turnquist, OregonLive.com, "Summer TV 2018: When new and returning shows premiere," 28 May 2018
There are many factors behind Ireland’s dramatic makeover.

— New York Times, "Where Did Ireland Go? Abortion Vote Stuns Those on Both Sides," 27 May 2018
Why now: One of the fastest ways to give your world a three-day holiday weekend makeover — and get a jump on summer — is to head out on Bodega Bay in a kayak or SUP.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Sunday getaway to Bodega Bay," 27 May 2018

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