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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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The Moscow Mule gets a little makeover with a simple swap of bourbon (replacing vodka) for a delicious Derby Day cocktail.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Numerous films have been made over the decades, some successful, some not, almost always outside the Hollywood system.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Etched with a cheery blue bouquet pattern on a soft yellow background, the comforter and matching shams give any room a spring makeover.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The Moscow Mule gets a little makeover with a simple swap of bourbon (replacing vodka) for a delicious Derby Day cocktail.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The 1999 example has been tuned to make over 680 hp and finished in Midnight Purple II, one of the most collectible colors from its generation.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Numerous films have been made over the decades, some successful, some not, almost always outside the Hollywood system.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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