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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
The Tortured Poets Department lead single is getting a makeover.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 May 2024
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Noun
Advertisement In a front-office makeover, the Sparks split the head coach and general manager positions in 2022, signaling the franchise’s willingness to keep up with the fast-changing WNBA landscape.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
The Tortured Poets Department lead single is getting a makeover.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 May 2024
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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