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makeover

[mayk-oh-ver] / ˈmeɪkˌoʊ vər /
NOUN
refashioning
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A US real estate firm announced Wednesday it is buying the Chrysler Building and will undertake a vast makeover of the Art Deco landmark that dominates New York City's skyline.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Steffi Cao investigates a billionaire’s scruffy makeover, and explores why Silicon Valley’s power players are styling themselves to appear harmless.

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026

Plus, money managers ask clients to give the bond market another chance, and the U.K. prime minister pitches an unapologetically socialist makeover.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Getting to finalize major touchpoints such as the torch relay, the mascot and the medal designs while preparing to makeover existing venues signal excitement and confidence in the organization’s process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

"I do your hair. We have makeover night."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

“Extreme Makeover” had also been airing since 2002, showing ordinary men and women undergoing plastic surgery, receiving style makeovers and adopting fitness routines.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

But thanks to a few makeovers, the 60/40 is back — and better than ever.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

Water Street in lower Manhattan has been a popular area for the makeovers, earning it the nickname "Conversion Alley," with buildings offering a mix of luxury and affordably-priced apartments to qualify for municipal abatements.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

Bobby Berk, an interior designer and TV personality, is known for elaborate and thoughtful home makeovers on shows such as “Queer Eye.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025

Now she looks like the after person in one of those before-after makeovers in magazines.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez


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