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Recent Examples of renovation
Laporta’s push to finance a long-overdue renovation of the club’s Camp Nou, the largest soccer stadium in Europe, has only bloated the debt amount even further.
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The golden secret didn’t stay buried, though, and it was rediscovered during a 1970s renovation.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Walker worked with Butz + Klug Architecture to design the outdoor kitchen cabinetry and deck as part of the interior renovation of the home’s garden level.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Plans to reopen were underway last February when mudslides from heavy rain sent four feet of mud into the restaurant, requiring extensive repairs, cleanup and a full renovation.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
There are some exceptions to the bill's limits on institutional owners, such as allowing investors to buy homes needing serious renovation in order to bring them up to code, and allowing investors to own new homes constructed for renting, known as build-to-rent.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Last February, Ravinia Festival revealed plans for a $75 million renovation of its whole venue.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Because the center remains under renovation for a substantial expansion, the SXSW events will be dispersed throughout several downtown venues.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Red Cliffs Lodge Moab, located near Utah’s Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, unveiled a property-wide renovation.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The golden secret didn’t stay buried, though, and it was rediscovered during a 1970s renovation.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Walker worked with Butz + Klug Architecture to design the outdoor kitchen cabinetry and deck as part of the interior renovation of the home’s garden level.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Plans to reopen were underway last February when mudslides from heavy rain sent four feet of mud into the restaurant, requiring extensive repairs, cleanup and a full renovation.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
There are some exceptions to the bill's limits on institutional owners, such as allowing investors to buy homes needing serious renovation in order to bring them up to code, and allowing investors to own new homes constructed for renting, known as build-to-rent.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Last February, Ravinia Festival revealed plans for a $75 million renovation of its whole venue.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Because the center remains under renovation for a substantial expansion, the SXSW events will be dispersed throughout several downtown venues.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Red Cliffs Lodge Moab, located near Utah’s Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, unveiled a property-wide renovation.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovation
Noun
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Construction and remodeling have already begun, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Focusing on bathroom remodeling ideas is always a great way to kick off your project.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
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The city approved a Phase 1 revitalization plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the station’s sleeping areas, along with other improvements.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The city is working with Sacramento County and Sacramento Regional Transit to identify safety improvements along the road, including possible dedicated bus lanes and pedestrian upgrades.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The car, which has been owned by less than a handful of collectors over the last six decades, was treated to a multi-year refurbishment last decade.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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The idea was to leverage the property’s remote and pristine location, astounding views, access to a unique Nepali-Tibetan highland culture, and sustainable design principles to raise the bar for luxury trekking and experiential travel in Nepal – and the resulting refurbishment certainly delivers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In fact, several contacts from financial institutions saw a significant increase in requests for loan modifications.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some analysts have suggested that Iran has drawn from Russia’s extensive battlefield experience with the drones, including modifications such as anti-jamming antennas, electronic warfare-resistant navigation, and new warheads.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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After being rescued from the beach, the turtle was rushed to the Houston Zoo, evaluated by veterinary partners, then transferred to a rehabilitation hospital for ongoing treatment.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Diversion programs generally lead to charges being dismissed if defendants complete treatment or rehabilitation.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The alteration was discovered in a copy of the Book of the Dead (a tome filled with spells meant to aid the dead in their passage to the afterlife) that is believed to have been commissioned for a royal archive supervisor named Rambose.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to some experts in South Florida, the invading eels could pose a similar threat to native food webs and restoration efforts there.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
12 Mar. 2026
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During the church’s restoration in the 1930s, the bell was stolen.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Structures that are coherent, commercially reasonable, and long-standing tend to withstand examination more effectively than last-minute revisions.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team that puts together the film is almost working all the way up to the show because there are so many changes and revisions.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Renovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renovation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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