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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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
Read on for our roundup of gallery wall ideas in living rooms, bedrooms, and entryways to turn an empty wall begging for a makeover into a memorable design statement.
—Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
At the time of $45-million modernization project at the facility in 2017, workers made over 2,500 barrels daily.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The kingdom was in the midst of a drastic makeover driven by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, a bold new leader unafraid to do things differently.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
Read on for our roundup of gallery wall ideas in living rooms, bedrooms, and entryways to turn an empty wall begging for a makeover into a memorable design statement.
—Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 11 July 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, 3 July 2025
At the time of $45-million modernization project at the facility in 2017, workers made over 2,500 barrels daily.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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