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Recent Examples of refurbishment
While some uncertainty existed about whether Hendrix intended to make his record a double or triple-disc collection, seventeen songs were issued on a single CD to lay the foundation for Experience Hendrix’s catalog refurbishment.
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Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Always take note of how new your ship is and when its last refurbishment was done before booking.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Heathrow said parts of the terminal underwent refurbishment during the closure, including the air-conditioning system, bathrooms and baggage screening machines.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths The Fontana Spa in Laugarvatn was founded in 1929, but a recent refurbishment has enhanced the experience with contemporary comforts.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Australian label Zimmermann is set to open next spring on the same street, which completed a grand-scale, 46 million pound refurbishment earlier this year.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Typically, rocket heat shields require extensive and costly refurbishment or wholesale replacement after flights.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Following his death in April 2025, the Vatican resumed refurbishment under Pope Leo's direction.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The Seagate Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida, is undergoing a refurbishment that’s adding new corridor carpeting and sound-reducing flooring in the rooms.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Always take note of how new your ship is and when its last refurbishment was done before booking.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Heathrow said parts of the terminal underwent refurbishment during the closure, including the air-conditioning system, bathrooms and baggage screening machines.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths The Fontana Spa in Laugarvatn was founded in 1929, but a recent refurbishment has enhanced the experience with contemporary comforts.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Australian label Zimmermann is set to open next spring on the same street, which completed a grand-scale, 46 million pound refurbishment earlier this year.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Typically, rocket heat shields require extensive and costly refurbishment or wholesale replacement after flights.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Following his death in April 2025, the Vatican resumed refurbishment under Pope Leo's direction.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The Seagate Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida, is undergoing a refurbishment that’s adding new corridor carpeting and sound-reducing flooring in the rooms.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishment
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By embedding halfway houses into the federal transition process, Bush underscored his belief that effective reentry programs could reduce recidivism and strengthen families, turning correctional policy toward rehabilitation as much as punishment.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In December, the Eagan City Council approved up to $18 million in private activity bonds to finance the building acquisition and its renovation, according to city council documents.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The console was refurbished in 1993, then replaced during this current renovation.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now McBride, Shamshiri and their partners, Tiger King co-creator Eric Goode (the hotel’s lead designer) and restaurateur Warner Ebbink, have returned the 2-acre property to its old California roots, reviving the original name and undertaking a painstaking restoration.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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The project included extensive structural repairs and a full exterior restoration.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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New homeowners often invest heavily in remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoor spaces, while sellers frequently make improvements to maximize resale value.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The year-long saga began when the 56-year-old chain announced its remodeling efforts in May 2024.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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This bold gesture is both an act of resistance to patriarchy and cultural reclamation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was a fascinating way to recontextualize many of the lyrics, with her wide-eyed view of the world now sounding like a cool reclamation of youth.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tucked behind her back, hidden in the folds of her soft pink sweater, two drains collect fluid after her recent surgery — her 13th — for reconstruction after breast cancer.—
Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the smaller towns of Marshall and Hot Springs, some buildings remain empty as reconstruction moves forward.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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Dalton Rushing began his rehab assignment with OKC on Thursday, catching nine innings and going 1 for 4 with a double.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Slimmer headlights with vertical LED configurations are also part of the 2026 exterior facelift.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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San Francisco gave itself a major facelift this offseason by letting several key members of its defense leave.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Refurbishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishment. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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