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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Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Disneyland raises hopes for future Toy Story Midway Mania makeovers
The addition of the cute boy and his dog shouldn’t bother anyone except the most diehard purists who never want anything at Disneyland to change.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Portland, Maine, reportedly makes over $2 billion in tourism each year with its ocean views and hipster restaurant scene.
—Sarah McCoy, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
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Noun
This new Nobu is part of a $350 million makeover at the beachfront Grand Wailea, where food, lifestyle trends and luxury blend nicely.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Disneyland raises hopes for future Toy Story Midway Mania makeovers
The addition of the cute boy and his dog shouldn’t bother anyone except the most diehard purists who never want anything at Disneyland to change.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
Verb
Reina made over 900 appearances in a senior career spanning 25 years and was part of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning squad.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Portland, Maine, reportedly makes over $2 billion in tourism each year with its ocean views and hipster restaurant scene.
—Sarah McCoy, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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