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noun make·over \ ˈmāk-ˌō-vər \

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

The bar also got a holiday makeover with plenty of ornaments, lights, nutcrackers, and other warm and fuzzy details.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "That Precious Pop-Up Christmas Bar Is Coming Back to the Arts District in November," 17 Aug. 2017
Along with the interior makeover, the menu will be updated, as well.

— dana mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, "Volare, a Frankfort Ave. staple, to shut down for 'light and modern' remodel, menu update," 11 Aug. 2017
The makeover included a sleek new headboard, purple uplighting, some stylish organization and lots of pillows.

— amber sutton, AL.com, "Alabama A&M student's dorm makeover photos go viral," 11 Aug. 2017
For this upcoming semester, GHA will be able to house more than 100 students — due to last week’s extensive makeover.

— tyrone lomax jr., miamiherald, "Corporate volunteers give special-needs school an extreme makeover," 17 July 2017
But there’s been a glaring omission amid the explosive coverage: the many men playing important roles in this menstruation makeover.

— abigail jones, MSNBC Newsweek, "The Period Movement: Meet the Men Fighting to Stop Menstruation-Shaming in the Developing World," 12 July 2017
Bringing back the lake was one of the main goals of the pier makeover his firm has overseen, said James Corner, principal in James Corner Field Operations, best known for the High Line.

— steve johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Navy Pier adds new waterfront performance venues," 9 July 2017
La Mesa’s image makeover extends beyond the noodle bowl, said Kristine Alessio, a member of the city council.

— michele parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, "La Mesa: the next culinary hotspot," 5 July 2017
Its board also has authorized an exclusive negotiating agreement with a development team that was chosen to lead the makeover of the downtown waterfront destination.

— lori weisberg, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Headquarters center, Seaport Village up for sale," 3 July 2017

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