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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

He is not the only rugby figure to have a makeover however.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Coincidentally, the Bears’ makeover began thanks to none other than the Panthers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

It’s about as radical a makeover as I can give myself.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

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

Not all makeovers were created equal: Some were in service to disappearing, others to fitting in; some were manic and others melancholy.

From Salon ● Jan. 17, 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

If this trip was going to include makeovers, maybe I’d underestimated fishing.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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