renovations

noun

plural of renovation
1
as in rehabilitations

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2
as in improvements

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Recent Examples of renovations About a year and a half after accepting the project – and more than $600,000 in renovations later – the center renovation wrapped in December. — Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium undergoing renovations Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, where the Memphis Tigers play their home football games, is in the midst of a $220 million renovation. — John Beifuss, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovations
  1. facelift
  2. improvements
  3. restorations
  4. modifications
  5. alterations
  6. adjustments
Noun
  • The plan for development on the island got a facelift in 2024.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of facelift
Noun
  • The company says models previously trained or improved using your information may still retain those improvements.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • If awarded funding, staff would evaluate and develop potential improvements for the 20 intersections within the high-injury network that have seen the highest number of crashes, according to a staff report.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • Tennessee cinephiles will once again be treated to a selection of recent festival circuit hits and restorations at Indie Memphis, which runs from November 5 – 8 at the city’s Halloran Centre and Malco Powerhouse.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Now fresh from its Goodwood exploits, this one of just 10 right-hand-drive Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) Turbo restorations is being offered in an RM Sotheby’s Private Sale.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of restorations
Noun
  • Stratolaunch must first complete the modifications needed to accommodate Talon-A and its air-launch requirements.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Among those anticipating modifications, 72% expect bathroom changes and 71% expect changes that improve access into or around the home.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of modifications
Noun
  • The original structure had fallen into ruin by the 18th century and was later incorporated into a residence that underwent extensive alterations, including a major Victorian makeover in 1874.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • A number of changes have been made to Starliner’s design in the wake of Calypso, including alterations to seal designs, as well as the thruster system.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of alterations
Noun
  • Specific schools were evaluated based on building capacity, age and condition, future maintenance costs, transportation, location, potential boundary adjustments and school programs.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Freeman talked about a plan for day-to-day work this week, to make the adjustments in his swing to restore the production.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjustments

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