make·over
ˈmāk-ˌō-vər 
plural makeovers
: 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 hairstyle)
The contest winner gets a professional makeover and photoshoot.
made over; making over; makes over
1
: to transfer the title of (property)
2
b
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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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
In may, Oliver volunteered on-air to give a makeover to a Minor League team, and nearly 50 teams stepped forward.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 July 2025
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2025
As president of Pace-TV Productions for six years, Alvarez leads a crew of senior filmmakers who have made over 1,000 videos that showcase the best of our county.
—Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Noun
Thanks to Cher, my main thrill in life is a makeover, to this day.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
In may, Oliver volunteered on-air to give a makeover to a Minor League team, and nearly 50 teams stepped forward.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 July 2025
Verb
Changes made over the years prompted F1’s return in the 1980s, but in recent years, the Eau Rouge and Raidillon section (Turns 2 through 4) has become a topic of concern.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2025
As president of Pace-TV Productions for six years, Alvarez leads a crew of senior filmmakers who have made over 1,000 videos that showcase the best of our county.
—Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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