renovations

noun

Definition of renovationsnext
plural of renovation
1
as in rehabilitations

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Relevance
2
as in improvements

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovations
  1. improvements
  2. modifications
  3. alterations
  4. adjustments
  5. restorations
Noun
  • That $17 million tab includes spending on road, sewer and water improvements to make the site available for other development.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On Monday, when Nordstrom said its board had approved the plan to go private, retail experts speculated the retailer will accelerate investments in merchandise improvements and store upgrades, including possibly the Manhattan flagship.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • Doing this early on in the design process can save you time and money by minimizing rework or product modifications.
    Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The model policy also suggests different modifications departments can make to benefit employees, like assistive technologies and telework.
    William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of modifications
Noun
  • These financial pressures have resulted in a thorough restructuring plan that requires significant cuts and alterations to their existing operations.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The entire look cost $6,000 to create, the price tag including the fittings, sketches, fabrics and unlimited alterations, plus the prototype dress used for fittings and the actual one worn on Christmas Eve.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of alterations
Noun
  • Traders will have to make position adjustments for Friday's jobs number today, instead of tomorrow.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Building flexibility into your commercial strategy can allow for adjustments if scientific findings change or if initial performance falls short of expectations.
    Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • Poindexter’s passion is sharing his restorations and using the work as history lessons for those who care to listen.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Ranging from dark rom-coms to monster movies, Criterion is adding some proper deep cuts, as well as 4K restorations of two films that are already part of the collection.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of restorations
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