Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

makeover

[meyk-oh-ver] / ˈmeɪkˌoʊ vər /
NOUN
refashioning
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It's a radical makeover for a Soviet-style state completely devoid of advertising, where for over half a century the state dominated nearly every sphere of activity, from industry to agriculture to the restaurant trade.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Jamison is the city’s most prolific converter of offices to market-rate apartments and currently has a major makeover of a downtown office skyscraper underway for tenants who can pay top rents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

In the weeks since the Reflecting Pool’s makeover went south, many have seized what is a rich and slimy opportunity for metaphor.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

President Donald Trump has championed the pool's makeover as part of his bid to beautify the US capital ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

She remembered when Aphrodite had claimed her at the bonfire in front of the entire camp, zapping her with a magic beauty-queen makeover.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "makeover" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com