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as in remodeling
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as in improvement
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Recent Examples of renovation
Her favorite is the impressionist Musée d'Orsay, which is undergoing renovation through summer 2028 but remains open.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Mottola picked Epstein’s brain on home-renovation plans, possible business deals, and board role offers.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The last major project was a two-year, $50 million stadium expansion and renovation before the 2003 season.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The renovation price tag was nearly $8 million, and most came from donations, Maher said.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
After McLeod moved to Las Vegas in 2022, the restaurant fell a bit by the wayside, but McLeod returned this year to resurrect it after an extensive kitchen and dining room renovation.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Westwood Professional Services did not immediately respond to the Star-Telegram’s request for comment on its FAA filings and what a renovation project at Ridgmar could look like.
—Samuel O’Neal April 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The renovation includes a new wooden dais, an overhaul of the general seating and an upgrade to comply with fire-safety regulations and disabled-accessibility requirements, said Miami Communications Director Carlos McDonald, who oversaw the restoration.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The existing building needs renovation and the group is still raising money to purchase and renovate the property, hence the city’s approval of the temporary space.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Mottola picked Epstein’s brain on home-renovation plans, possible business deals, and board role offers.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The last major project was a two-year, $50 million stadium expansion and renovation before the 2003 season.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The renovation price tag was nearly $8 million, and most came from donations, Maher said.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
After McLeod moved to Las Vegas in 2022, the restaurant fell a bit by the wayside, but McLeod returned this year to resurrect it after an extensive kitchen and dining room renovation.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Westwood Professional Services did not immediately respond to the Star-Telegram’s request for comment on its FAA filings and what a renovation project at Ridgmar could look like.
—Samuel O’Neal April 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The renovation includes a new wooden dais, an overhaul of the general seating and an upgrade to comply with fire-safety regulations and disabled-accessibility requirements, said Miami Communications Director Carlos McDonald, who oversaw the restoration.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The existing building needs renovation and the group is still raising money to purchase and renovate the property, hence the city’s approval of the temporary space.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovation
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Tessler says those who seek out rib remodeling tend to already be thin, but want a waist that's even smaller.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In many parts of the United States, aging homes are undergoing updates as homeowners invest in remodeling projects.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kansas has not been a program built on turning over its roster every season but rather generating improvement from those already on it — and then trying to find ways to fill in the gaps when necessary.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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After the plan is shared, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee will bring recommendations to the school board for a bond election for capital improvements.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ultra-luxury line was acquired by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group in 2022 and relaunched following a $170 million refurbishment of its two ocean ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hogwarts Castle is home to the fan-favorite Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, which remains open despite the refurbishment, per the park’s website.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In late 2025 the company discontinued much of its product range and brought out a new stable of V series pistols, supposedly designed to resist modification with third-party switches.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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His attorney confirmed on Wednesday that Nacua began receiving treatment at a rehabilitation care facility in March.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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These efforts aim to enhance domestic production, improve distribution systems, and support agricultural rehabilitation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In his ruling, Leon rejected the idea that past alterations and improvements to the White House, made without congressional authorization, mean that an entire new wing can be built without such approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The car was destroyed during a test crash in 1974, but in 2017, the marque’s factory restoration team, Lamborghini Polo Storioco, decided to rebuild it.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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But where those efforts have been driven primarily by cultural imperatives, Prasad sees restoration increasingly as a commercial proposition – and one with global reach.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Major changes to higher education funding should reflect the different roles institutions play in serving students and the state’s economy — and such significant revisions must be studied, piloted and refined, not rushed.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Renovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renovation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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