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Recent Examples of refurbishment
Fashion for Good also suggests investing in dedicated preprocessing capacity to enable component separation, contaminant removal and refurbishment.
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Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Though the Grand Hôtel was built in 1908, a top-to-toe refurbishment by Pierre-Yves Rochon in 2009 and a Four Seasons scoop-up six years later has ensured that everything, including the standout rooms, spa and service, remains perfectly in step.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The major refurbishment included upgrades to Frogmore's heating, electrical, gas and water main systems, plus a redesign of the property that took about six months to complete, the outlet reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Last year, the president embarked on a refurbishment of the Kennedy Center.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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.
—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
Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Though the Grand Hôtel was built in 1908, a top-to-toe refurbishment by Pierre-Yves Rochon in 2009 and a Four Seasons scoop-up six years later has ensured that everything, including the standout rooms, spa and service, remains perfectly in step.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The major refurbishment included upgrades to Frogmore's heating, electrical, gas and water main systems, plus a redesign of the property that took about six months to complete, the outlet reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Last year, the president embarked on a refurbishment of the Kennedy Center.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishment
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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
Noun
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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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Makaliʻi Andrade, of Kauai, is recovering nearly four weeks after traveling to Tennessee for vocal reconstruction surgery, per Hawaii News Now.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The goal of the organization, made up mostly of business leaders and investors, is political change and private reconstruction in Cuba.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Some slick salesperson sold her another plan, and she was cut off from rehab care.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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The team is getting healthier, with Cabrera rejoining the rotation and Matthew Boyd making what should be his final rehab outing on Saturday before returning to the big leagues.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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