makeover
1 of 2noun
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.
make over
2 of 2verb
made over; making over; makes over
transitive verb
1
: to transfer the title of (property)
2
a
: remake, remodel, redesign
made the whole house over
b
: reform sense 1
Synonyms
Verb
- alchemize
- convert
- metamorphose
- transfigure
- transform
- transmute
- transpose
- transubstantiate
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Example Sentences
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
Chris Moody, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 During the past two years, the Langham has undergone a lavish makeover that ultimately topped $200 million. Claire Messud, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2022 The appointments round out the leadership team of the WNBA franchise, which has undergone a radical makeover under new ownership after three straight losing seasons. BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021 To Jimmy Butler, the opposing colors on opening night are inconsequential, with the Heat having undergone a significant offseason makeover. Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Oct. 2021 The quarterback position has undergone a makeover thanks to transfers Fortin and Jarren Williams, with the pair enjoying a veteran offensive line to play behind. Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 30 Aug. 2021 Back in May, Anthony’s Runway 84 closed its doors in preparation for a $3 million makeover. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The Magnolia power couple teamed up with James Hardie, a home manufacturing company, to produce the perfect siding line for any homeowner's next exterior makeover. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 From charming to bone-chilling, these Halloween front porch ideas will get you in the mood for a festive makeover. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
The old house, uninhabited since the previous owner died more than two years earlier, was desperate for a makeover. Chris Moody, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 During the past two years, the Langham has undergone a lavish makeover that ultimately topped $200 million. Claire Messud, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2022 The appointments round out the leadership team of the WNBA franchise, which has undergone a radical makeover under new ownership after three straight losing seasons. BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021 To Jimmy Butler, the opposing colors on opening night are inconsequential, with the Heat having undergone a significant offseason makeover. Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Oct. 2021 The quarterback position has undergone a makeover thanks to transfers Fortin and Jarren Williams, with the pair enjoying a veteran offensive line to play behind. Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 30 Aug. 2021 Back in May, Anthony’s Runway 84 closed its doors in preparation for a $3 million makeover. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The Magnolia power couple teamed up with James Hardie, a home manufacturing company, to produce the perfect siding line for any homeowner's next exterior makeover. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 From charming to bone-chilling, these Halloween front porch ideas will get you in the mood for a festive makeover. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1888, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1
making over
verb
1
as in transforming
to change in form, appearance, or use the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- transforming
- converting
- alchemizing
- remodeling
- transubstantiating
- reworking
- transmuting
- transfiguring
- replacing
- metamorphosing
- transposing
- adjusting
- altering
- modifying
- redesigning
- reengineering
- redefining
- recasting
- revising
- refashioning
- deforming
- remaking
- redoing
- disfiguring
- mutating
- distorting
- varying
- supplanting
- regenerating
- revamping
- transmogrifying
- substituting
- displacing
2
as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of made the deed over to his daughter Synonyms & Similar Words
- ceding
- disposing of
- assigning
- transferring
- conveying
- relinquishing
- bequeathing
- lending
- donating
- handing down
- turning in
- deeding
- turning over
- alienating
- leaving
- leasing
- handing over
- passing (down)
- renting
- aliening
- granting
- willing
- entrusting
- moving
- loaning
- transmitting
- contributing
- presenting
- commending
- conferring
- bestowing
- surrendering
- committing
- vesting
- yielding
- delivering
- passing
- releasing
- trusting
- consigning
- intrusting
- letting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- expropriating
3
as in remodeling
to make different in some way just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general Synonyms & Similar Words
- remodeling
- changing
- altering
- modifying
- transforming
- reworking
- remaking
- varying
- redoing
- revising
- refashioning
- recasting
- revamping
- deforming
- exchanging
- revolutionizing
- transmuting
- commuting
- converting
- transfiguring
- metamorphosing
- regenerating
- retooling
- mutating
- rejiggering
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- setting
- fixing
- stabilizing
- freezing