makeover

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noun

make·​over ˈmāk-ˌō-vər How to pronounce makeover (audio)
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.

make over

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verb

made over; making over; makes over

transitive verb

1
: to transfer the title of (property)
2
a
: remake, remodel, redesign
made the whole house over

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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Noun
As a part of the attraction’s Yuletide makeover, the place is illuminated by 5 million dazzling lights, visited by nine live reindeer and decorated with the signature Kisses Christmas tree. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Kardashian's 2024 tree is no doubt just the beginning of her seasonal makeover as she typical outfits nearly every room in her $60 million California home. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Before this, the film made over $160 million in its opening weekend, globally. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024 The left, with its obsession with victimization and grievance, has neither perspective of life in America nor appreciation of the social advances America has made over the decades. Mary Riley, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for makeover 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1888, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of makeover was in 1546

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Cite this Entry

“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

make over

verb
1
: to transfer the title of
made the estate over to his sister
2
: remake, remodel
made the whole house over
3

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