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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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Or, give a little makeover to each room with discounts on must-haves like stylish blackout curtains and luxury towel sets.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 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, 24 Dec. 2025
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Noun
This makeover movie stays pretty true to the original and revolves around Lilo (Maia Kealoha), a six-year-old, hula-loving Hawaiian surfer girl who adopts a furry blue alien creature named Stitch, who was created as a biological weapon.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Or, give a little makeover to each room with discounts on must-haves like stylish blackout curtains and luxury towel sets.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
The Polar Express made over $300 million at the box office.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 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, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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