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Recent Examples of refurbishment
Even at the hotels, when Disney completes a refurbishment of guest rooms and common areas, ratings tend to increase by at least five points at resorts like Pop Century and Port Orleans - Riverside.
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Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Disneyland character meet-and-greet area recently completed a 10-month refurbishment.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Orlando Science Center’s big-dome theater will reopen Monday after a nine-month refurbishment that replaced its curved screen, seats and sound system and installed 8K laser projectors.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
And with tight refurbishment and decommissioning timelines, along with fire safety and hazardous substance compliance risks, many organizations simply don’t have the time to experiment with circularity techniques and default to funneling recyclable textiles into waste management.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Defense Minister Richard Marles confirmed Tuesday that the first submarine, HMAS Farncomb, will begin a major refurbishment program at the end of May.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Meanwhile, costs for the refurbishment have reportedly risen, and the original May 22 deadline to finish the work no longer seems realistic.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 17 May 2026
After two years of refurbishment work by the Olivehurst Public Utility District, the siren is now back in service as an emergency alert tool for local residents.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Disneyland character meet-and-greet area recently completed a 10-month refurbishment.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Orlando Science Center’s big-dome theater will reopen Monday after a nine-month refurbishment that replaced its curved screen, seats and sound system and installed 8K laser projectors.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
And with tight refurbishment and decommissioning timelines, along with fire safety and hazardous substance compliance risks, many organizations simply don’t have the time to experiment with circularity techniques and default to funneling recyclable textiles into waste management.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Defense Minister Richard Marles confirmed Tuesday that the first submarine, HMAS Farncomb, will begin a major refurbishment program at the end of May.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Meanwhile, costs for the refurbishment have reportedly risen, and the original May 22 deadline to finish the work no longer seems realistic.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 17 May 2026
After two years of refurbishment work by the Olivehurst Public Utility District, the siren is now back in service as an emergency alert tool for local residents.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishment
Noun
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After LaBeouf was charged in February, a judge ordered him to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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One that excels at warehousing people in jails and prisons, but fails at true healing and rehabilitation, so people come home as better neighbors.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Water conservation is also a key pillar of the team’s sustainability efforts where a recent $160 million renovation led to the installation of high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, smart irrigation systems that adjust based on weather data, and the use of recycled water for landscaping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The building, which sits on the National Register of Historic Places, would benefit from a historic renovation that includes improvements to the skyway level and sidewalks.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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The district announced in fall 2025 a series of upgrades, renovations, and restorations to athletic fields and swimming pools, including the creation of an 18-acre athletic complex at the former Cooley High School campus.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Odran Corcoran, a policy advisor for Oceana, said that only by collecting data out of the depths of the still relatively unknown ocean can lawmakers use data to regulate the management of fisheries, marine protection and restoration projects.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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That emphasis on narrative led her naturally into heirloom remodeling — and, unexpectedly, divorce jewelry.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The hoteliers argued that expansion and remodeling were needed to keep up with nearby competitors.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The design is intended to minimize the need for major construction projects, land reclamation efforts, or costly upgrades to existing electrical infrastructure.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The transition from chief firefighter to chief empowerer is a fundamental reclamation of your role as a strategist.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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With Hamas disarmament negotiations deadlocked and Israel taking further territory, plans for a grand Gaza reconstruction appear distant.—
Karen DeYoung,
Washington Post,
1 June 2026
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There have also been discussions around an investment fund for Iran that would provide billions of dollars for reconstruction once a final deal is reached.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Manager Warren Schaeffer said there was never any thought about pushing Feltner past six innings after Feltner made just two minor league rehab starts.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Last year, Hernández played in just one rehab game returning from a strained groin.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Antiques were restored and put in prominent places, rooms and suites were upgraded with new furnishings and fixtures, the beloved Café Romano got a facelift, and the energy infrastructure was upgraded, rendering the hotel more sustainable and making space for a new rooftop bar.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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The Barkley Dam is undergoing a similar facelift, with its four five-blade turbines being replaced with six-blade turbines, at approximately $80 million.—
D. Hunter Reardon,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Refurbishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishment. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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