makeover

noun
make·​over | \ ˈmāk-ˌō-vər How to pronounce makeover (audio) \

Definition of makeover

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an act or instance of making over a makeover of the tax system especially : a changing of a person's appearance (as by the use of cosmetics or a different hairdo)

make over

verb
made over; making over; makes over

Definition of make over (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to transfer the title of (property)
2a : remake, remodel, redesign made the whole house over

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Examples of makeover in a Sentence

Noun

The actress had a complete makeover to turn her into a glamorous star. They gave their advertising a total makeover to improve their corporate image.

Verb

the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center made the deed over to his daughter
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The singer, makeup mogul, and fashion icon even gave Meyers a makeover with Fenty Beauty. Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Rihanna Day Drinking with Seth Meyers Is an Entire Mood," 21 June 2019 Here are my top five favorite moments: Rihanna giving Seth a makeover with Fenty Beauty products. Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Rihanna Day Drinking with Seth Meyers Is the Only Thing You Need to Watch Today," 21 June 2019 Their mandate: Team up to give the Emmys a makeover. NBC News, "Emmys Awards: Fox confirms this year's telecast won't have a host," 7 Aug. 2019 With marble tiles, gleaming wood floors and gobs of fresh paint, the century-old building has been given a makeover. Washington Post, "Trump says cities are ‘a mess.’ They’re actually enjoying a golden age.," 4 Aug. 2019 Similar to Ramsay’s earlier program Kitchen Nightmares, the chef and his team give the restaurants a makeover, redesigning the space and the menu and re-training the staff. Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back renewed for season 3 at Fox," 26 July 2019 One of Collin County's largest shopping centers, the Fairview Town Center was acquired by Lincoln Property in 2017 and given a major makeover. Steve Brown, Dallas News, "Illinois investor snaps up Fairview shopping center," 23 July 2019 The Kentucky Republican will lean heavily into how his majority leader role benefits the state, while boasting about the success of giving the nation’s judiciary a conservative makeover since Trump took office in 2017. Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, "Amy McGrath says she will take on Mitch McConnell in 2020 US Senate race," 9 July 2019 Jonathan Van Ness even returns to his old high school to give his former orchestra teacher a life-changing makeover. Marianne Garvey, CNN, "Get ready to cry over the 'Queer Eye' trailer for Season4," 8 July 2019

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First Known Use of makeover

Noun

1925, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for makeover

makeover

noun

English Language Learners Definition of makeover

: the act or process of making changes to improve the appearance or effectiveness of someone or something

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