makeover
Americannoun
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a remodeling; renovation; restoration.
The old house needs a complete makeover.
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a thorough course of beauty and cosmetic treatments.
Assistants spent four hours on the actress's makeover in preparation for the awards ceremony.
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a change made in one’s life or lifestyle.
Does your career or marriage need a makeover?
Etymology
Origin of makeover
First recorded in 1925–30; noun use of verb phrase make over
Example Sentences
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Appeared in the September 29, 2025, print edition as 'China’s Anti-Japan Dramas Get a Makeover for Gen Z'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025
The series has already tackled the reality series “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Joe Millionaire,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and Season 1 of “Survivor.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024
Eduardo Xol, a fixture of ABC’s reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” has died.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024
Money Makeover may be just the thing for you.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022
This called for Makeover, Part II—which Park cut short, thank God, saying, "Mom, I want a photo that actually looks like Eleanor."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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