makeover

[meyk-oh-ver] / ˈmeɪkˌoʊ vər /

NOUN

refashioning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

refashioning remodeling renovation reshaping restoration

STRONG

revamping transformation

WEAK

reassembling rebuilding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

maintaining preserving sustaining

Example Sentences

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US President Donald Trump has continued his makeover of the White House, adding a statue of Christopher Colombus and laying new black granite paving stones on the famed West Wing colonnade.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The stylists from “What Not to Wear” are back in this new Prime Video series, but this time, it’s less about judgment and more about having the makeover participant lead the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Recently, I gave the loft a Midcentury, Zen makeover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Zarrinnam says authorised stunts where the sign has been modified in some way, such as a 2022 makeover to celebrate American Football team LA Rams winning the Superbowl, have involved careful planning and execution.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

She had helped Annabeth get cleaned up and given her a beautiful new dress and a complete makeover.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan