refurbishment

noun

Definition of refurbishmentnext
as in rehabilitation

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Recent Examples of refurbishment The updates to Willow Springs will also blend a mix of classic style and modern amenities, though the refurbishment process will take plenty of time to play out. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The refurbishment introduced new oak floors and sheetrock walls installed to float just above the floor. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 The current multi-year refurbishment, which started in late 2019, is a painstaking attempt to thoroughly modernize the interior facilities both aesthetically and operationally while paying tribute to the original 19th-century elegance. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The problem is that, with the signs of damage, such a heat shield would appear to require a fair amount of inspection and refurbishment before another launch. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 The expansion of fabrics is part of an ongoing refurbishment and reorganization of the store to reflect new trends and changing shopping patterns. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Starship is designed for full reusability, with both Super Heavy and Ship capable of returning to their launch site for landing and refurbishment, which means making sure there's enough fuel in the tank to make the journey back. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 July 2026 California’s Disneyland reopened one of its most iconic rides following a refurbishment, bringing the beloved attraction back with groundbreaking, next-generation technology. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The refurbishment of Freedom Plaza was part of the administration’s beautification projects, which included repairing fountains in the district and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishment
  1. rehabilitation
  2. renovation
  3. restoration
  4. remodeling
  5. reclamation
  6. reconstruction
  7. rehab
  8. facelift
Noun
  • After her 2013 accident, Collett spent a week in a coma and only three days awake in hospital before being transferred to Oaksey House in Oxfordshire, England, the Injured Jockeys Fund’s rehabilitation centre.
    — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Lying on the experimental side of arthouse, a self rehabilitation drama sporting Euro doc fest potential.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rehabilitation
Noun
  • With a careful renovation, this historic house enters its next chapter as a lighthearted family home.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The opening of the residence hall — students will move in the weekend of August 29 and 30 — comes as the nearby PeoplesBank Arena is in the first year after a $145 million renovation.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of renovation
Noun
  • One such building—the impressive Art-Nouveau mansion that now houses the Egyptian consulate—sits majestically beside the bay, handsomely showing off its columned façade and ornate wrought-iron railings following a complete restoration in 2010.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • As part of the award, the film will undergo a complete restoration at Cinegrell and then premiere at the 2027 edition of the festival.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of restoration
Noun
  • The strategy has focused on improving its food quality, investing in marketing and remodeling restaurants.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New assistant coach Alice Chilton is a blatant remodeling of Roy Kent — a brusque ex-soccer player who’s reluctant to engage with Ted’s tomfoolery or personal prodding — but Tanya Reynolds’ performance is equal turns wounded and witty.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodeling
Noun
  • Bartels goes a step further, calling Tony a reclamation of Bourdain’s media presence after his 2018 death.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The fire has also forced evacuations at Spokane’s veterans’ hospital, water reclamation facility and waste-to-energy plant, city officials said.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reclamation
Noun
  • The House had already passed a separate measure in June that would provide security and reconstruction aid to Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Reid is the centerpiece of the Hornets’ offseason roster reconstruction, joining Duke product Grayson Allen and veteran Royce O’Neale as the key additions.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of reconstruction
Noun
  • The former top infield prospect the Giants acquired from the Red Sox last week is set to begin an injury rehab assignment at Triple-A, and could soon join the mix.
    — Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Martin, a DOT supervising engineer and project manager for the bridge rehab, answered that the choices aren’t that simple.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rehab
Noun
  • Closer to home, Liverpool have shown the pitfalls of an expensive facelift, splurging record sums on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak last summer only to free-fall from champions to a meek fifth-place finish.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Richards, who detailed her June 2025 facelift in a March 2026 Allure interview, then stressed the importance of having trust in a surgeon when undergoing cosmetic procedures.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of facelift

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