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makeover

[ meyk-oh-ver ]

noun

  1. a remodeling; renovation; restoration:

    The old house needs a complete makeover.

  2. a thorough course of beauty and cosmetic treatments:

    Assistants spent four hours on the actress's makeover in preparation for the awards ceremony.

  3. a change made in one’s life or lifestyle:

    Does your career or marriage need a makeover?



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Word History and Origins

Origin of makeover1

First recorded in 1925–30; noun use of verb phrase make over
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Los Angeles developer Wayne Ratkovich embarked on an ambitious makeover that included removing the roof of the mall and cutting out much of the main floor to create a sunken, sunlight-filled public plaza.

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“And the guys. That was the other thing. I didn’t want to go through this whole makeover and learn how to play with different guys of a different generation.”

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The developer then launched a $50-million makeover of the property, built in 1947 and designated a historic landmark in Santa Monica, to turn it into a destination office project supported by restaurants or stores.

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Cher Horowitz has brought her life of Beverly Hills high fashion, friendship and matchmaking to London's West End, as classic 1990s teen film Clueless has been given a musical makeover.

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Clippers Foundation said it plans to fund a makeover of the park’s gym and basketball courts.

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