Thesaurus results for REFURBISHMENT

refurbishment

noun

Definition of refurbishment

as in rehabilitation

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Recent Examples of refurbishment It should be noted that the finish was touched up during a 2014 refurbishment and is not original. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 Once its refurbishment is complete, the Camp Nou is expected to be one of the best grounds in Europe — those at the club hope this will be in time for the 2028 final — and certainly the one with the biggest capacity, at around 105,000 people. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 After becoming the sole proprietor of the historic studio premises, Taidelli then began a comprehensive refurbishment project in 2024, marking the couple’s first collaboration together. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 The 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron completed the refurbishment on August 18 near Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 But British Museum curators say the closure of the Bayeux Museum for refurbishment provided the opportunity for the work to travel on loan. — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 The company has been expanding manufacturing capacity there with a facility known as Gigabay, designed to add 24 work cells for Starship construction, integration and refurbishment. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Some areas may benefit from a light refurbishment, while overall the property remains in excellent condition. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 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

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Noun

Sprouse is a serviceable lead, adapting to new forms of mayhem while slowly reaching a form of moral rehabilitation, for which he’s rewarded with a romantic arc.

— Vadim Rizov, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
These birds are always injured, sick, full of parasites and in need of intensive rehabilitation when rescued.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

Noun

Research comparable homes in the area and consider closing costs, property taxes, insurance, repairs, and renovation expenses.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
The layoffs are being executed now, ahead of a renovation that Torres himself said isn’t expected to begin until January.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of renovation

Noun

Gordonstoun — the alma mater of King Charles III and his late father, Prince Philip — runs an annual service project on the remote island called the Swona Service Project, where students take part in archaeological and restoration work.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Now, however, the boutique physical media label Fun City Editions has released a superb Blu-ray of the film, featuring both a gorgeous restoration and illuminating supplements.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of restoration

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Allen said about half the building’s interior was damaged when the roof caved in, and all remodeling work was a direct result of that incident.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Viktor started a remodeling business that provides tiling services.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of remodeling

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In 2018, following much clamoring by scientists, the Chinese government enacted strict restrictions on commercial land reclamation along its coast.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
There are games on four different days in Week 1, including a Super Bowl rematch, the debut of the new Super Team and a fallen dynasty in search of reclamation.

— J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of reclamation

Noun

By combining 49 body, ball, and club metrics with multi-angle 3D reconstruction and TrainerIQ™ analysis, the G10 Pro is designed to connect the outcome of a shot with the body movement and club delivery behind it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
No significant reconstruction has taken place in Gaza since a fragile ceasefire deal was agreed last October between Hamas and Israel.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of reconstruction

Noun

The mom of four remained awake during the procedure, which has been lauded by several celebrities as a facelift alternative.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Dubrow also mentioned Kris Jenner’s recent facelift, which may have motivated women to seek out the procedure based on her results.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of facelift

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