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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Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the teams behind 20 home makeovers from around the country faced off.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The donations can be made over time.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Prior to fall 2009, no such six-week makeovers atop the Hot 100 had occurred since September-November 1990.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the teams behind 20 home makeovers from around the country faced off.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Fully licensed teachers in the KCPS district make over the amount to qualify for low-income housing subsidies.
—Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The donations can be made over time.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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