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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Photo : Tim Waltman The spa-like primary bath was given as sleek makeover.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
That’s never the feedback anyone’s hoping for after a comprehensive app makeover.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 8 May 2024
Few populations have undergone as extensive a makeover as Neanderthals, whose shifting image over the past hundred and fifty years, Geroulanos shows, indexes Western attitudes about race, primitivism, and savagery.
—Maya Jasanoff, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
The talk has again turned bold because Beckham’s signing, which hasn’t become official yet, could be viewed as the finishing touch to an offseason makeover.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
At the start of the season Penelope gives herself a makeover, spending all that Lady Whistledown money on clothes in more flattering shades.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 May 2024
With baseball season in full swing, players and fans alike have been criticizing the new MLB uniforms — but the players' union said this week that a makeover of the makeover is in the works.
—Noah Osborne, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024
After three Emmy and Peabody Award winning seasons, the HBO series returns with a new cast — RuPaul's Drag Race alums Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale — and the same mission: spreading love and connection (and makeovers) via the art of drag across small-town America.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Utah, the top-ranking state, has the largest gender pay gap, with men making over $17,500 more per year than women.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024
The gilded garlands were embellished with 60,500 crystals and made over 1,600 hours by five craftspeople.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Rolex has made a surprisingly small number of models over the years, despite reportedly making over 1 million watches per year.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Reservations can be made over the phone at 916-515-9971.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Because the tally includes colonies on any plot of land that makes over $1,000 a year from agricultural products, higher honey prices may have pushed some hobbyists’ bees into the count.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2024
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, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Under current Kansas law, the tax brackets are set at 3.1%, 5.25% and 5.7%, with individuals making over $30,000 a year in taxable income taxed at the top rate.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Noun
Jenny Mollen is celebrating Mother’s Day early by treating herself to a mommy makeover.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Photo : Tim Waltman The spa-like primary bath was given as sleek makeover.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
That’s never the feedback anyone’s hoping for after a comprehensive app makeover.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 8 May 2024
Few populations have undergone as extensive a makeover as Neanderthals, whose shifting image over the past hundred and fifty years, Geroulanos shows, indexes Western attitudes about race, primitivism, and savagery.
—Maya Jasanoff, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
The talk has again turned bold because Beckham’s signing, which hasn’t become official yet, could be viewed as the finishing touch to an offseason makeover.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
At the start of the season Penelope gives herself a makeover, spending all that Lady Whistledown money on clothes in more flattering shades.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 May 2024
With baseball season in full swing, players and fans alike have been criticizing the new MLB uniforms — but the players' union said this week that a makeover of the makeover is in the works.
—Noah Osborne, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024
After three Emmy and Peabody Award winning seasons, the HBO series returns with a new cast — RuPaul's Drag Race alums Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale — and the same mission: spreading love and connection (and makeovers) via the art of drag across small-town America.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Verb
Still, notable progress has been made over the last year.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Utah, the top-ranking state, has the largest gender pay gap, with men making over $17,500 more per year than women.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024
The gilded garlands were embellished with 60,500 crystals and made over 1,600 hours by five craftspeople.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Rolex has made a surprisingly small number of models over the years, despite reportedly making over 1 million watches per year.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Reservations can be made over the phone at 916-515-9971.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Because the tally includes colonies on any plot of land that makes over $1,000 a year from agricultural products, higher honey prices may have pushed some hobbyists’ bees into the count.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2024
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, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Under current Kansas law, the tax brackets are set at 3.1%, 5.25% and 5.7%, with individuals making over $30,000 a year in taxable income taxed at the top rate.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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