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renovation

noun

Definition of renovation

as in remodeling

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as in improvement

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Recent Examples of renovation Last month, the board approved a renovation project expected to cost more than $250 million. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 Last October, during what became the longest government shutdown in American history, the President posted a series of photographs of his renovation of the White House’s Lincoln Bathroom. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Helvetia & Bristol Originally opened in 1885 and popular with artists and writers on the Grand Tour, the Helvetia & Bristol was bought by the Starhotels group and underwent a significant renovation and expansion in 2021. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 In 2025, a mini renovation updated the hotel’s façade, added more seating and a second hot tub to the indoor pool area, and refreshed the Gallery Restaurant to give it a more modern feel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 Trump has made the renovation of the Reflecting Pool, along with the building of a White House ballroom, a triumphal arch overlooking Washington, and other construction projects a focal point of his second term as president. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 With a rich history dating back to 1858, the pier has recently undergone a serious renovation and now features two on-site pubs, food stalls, various rides and one of the country’s few surviving pier theatres. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026 The sellers, a contractor and designer husband-and-wife team, spent more than a year on a top-to-bottom renovation, treating it as a personal project, Squaglia said. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 So the Avon Historical Society is in the midst of a major three-part renovation project for the 1865 Pine Grove Schoolhouse, the one-room schoolhouse that has stood in town for 161 years. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovation

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Hyaluronic acid targets hydration and barrier support, while retinol is about remodeling.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
In May, the company announced a multimillion dollar store remodeling plan nationwide, including three in the Charlotte area.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of remodeling

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The researchers have also seen improvements in measures of physical performance, such as balance, motor control and grip strength.

— Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
All three universities received an F for students’ political tolerance of speakers having opposing views, but OU and Tulsa showed improvement in this area over the previous year.

— Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of improvement

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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

Definition of refurbishment

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The tests analyze modifications to DNA and return a single number that may run higher or lower than the years on your driver’s license.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
In addition, the vehicle was developed using digital twin technology through ESOX OS, allowing for rapid modifications and updates.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of modification

Noun

Most are instead forced to live inside aquariums or rehabilitation centers for the rest of their lives.

— John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Mahomes returns after an intensive rehabilitation from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

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The other significant alteration made to the Chabrol source material is that, while Minotaur is mostly seen through the husband’s perspective, Zvyagintsev allows Galina to advocate for herself directly, to say her piece before everything unravels.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Gharials in the wild face significant challenges from fishing practices, pollution and habitat alteration.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of alteration

Noun

The reline included replacing the furnace’s refractory lining and restoration of critical systems to support safe, reliable operation and extend its productive life, according to the release.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
If fraud occurs, restoration support may also help reduce the burden of dealing with calls, paperwork and disputes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

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