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
  • Both Sieler and Grant were seen Monday doing rehabilitation work on the field.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
  • However, in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar published on August 18, the 58-year-old Canadian singer revealed that she’s been leaning into an intense rehabilitation regimen over the last few years.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of rehabilitation
Noun
  • The 74,000-capacity Principality Stadium (formerly known as the Millennium Stadium) hosted this fixture six times between 2001 and 2006 during Wembley’s renovation works.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The first phase of an emergency department renovation is also underway, bringing 30 additional beds this fall, Varona added.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of renovation
Noun
  • The musical continues Disney Theatrical Group’s longstanding relationship with LW Theatres’ Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which has hosted the company’s productions since the venue reopened following a restoration completed in 2021.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Once conservation and restoration are complete, the statue will be displayed at the Manisa Museum in western Turkey.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of restoration
Noun
  • Our claim is that aging is not so much molecular damage as a remodeling of the entire cell society.
    — Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In some instances, these features are being adjusted a bit to appear more contemporary, explains Dallen Russell, a remodeling advisor with InSite Builders & Remodeling.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodeling
Noun
  • Hooping now has become a form of reclamation, an outlet for recovering a childhood joy that sat dormant for years.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of reclamation
Noun
  • De la Espriella said national and international funds raised in response to the disaster will focus on the reconstruction of hospitals, schools, homes, roads and airports.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • President Abelardo de la Espriella, who had been in office for only three days when the earthquake struck, announced a reconstruction fund for damaged homes, hospitals, schools and infrastructure.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of reconstruction
Noun
  • The center primarily provides rehab for TCU athletics, but also has a robust history of working with baseball players, from high school to college and professional.
    — Cal Phillips, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026
  • More than 220 rescue and rehab animals find sanctuary at the zoo, and many have been reshuffled to other parts of the zoo.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rehab
Noun
  • One of Overland Park’s major office parks may be getting a facelift with new housing, shopping and recreational trails in a rapidly growing corridor.
    — Taylor O'Connor August 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of facelift

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