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
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Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The Eternal City’s historic Cinema Europa, which had been shut down during the pandemic, will get a makeover and become a space open to education, research and the promotion of national film heritage.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
When Harry Met Sally was a critical and commercial success, making over $90 million.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Have some stars and stripes with your shake Steak ’n Shake can only hope its makeover goes better than Cracker Barrel’s.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The Eternal City’s historic Cinema Europa, which had been shut down during the pandemic, will get a makeover and become a space open to education, research and the promotion of national film heritage.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
When Harry Met Sally was a critical and commercial success, making over $90 million.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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