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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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
During the fall and winter, Grandma loves giving taco night a makeover by serving up the same flavors in a big batch of soup.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
After spending four days in the capital, where travelers enjoy a private K-pop-style makeover with stylists to the stars, the tour goes to Busan, Gyeongju, Jeju Island and Incheon.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
During the fall and winter, Grandma loves giving taco night a makeover by serving up the same flavors in a big batch of soup.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Murillo of Nottingham Forest topped the league for clearances made in 24/25 with 249, with only six other players making over 200.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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