Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An overall treatment to improve something or make something more attractive or appealing.
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- noun A major
change in theuse of something, or in theappearance of something or someone; aradical transformation
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance
- noun a complete reconstruction and renovation of something
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Examples
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It was not that long ago that the term makeover suggested little more than a new eye shadow or
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Surely it must feel like a charade to her by now, realizing that the makeover is such a big part of presenting as the third (heterosexual) woman justice ...
The Volokh Conspiracy » Kagan’s New View of Confirmation Hearings? — Take Two 2010
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That's why the 6 block long, $300,000,000 Mercer Street makeover is being rammed through while the BMP languishes.
There is a Way to Fund the Bicycle Master Plan « PubliCola 2010
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Despite receiving one heck of a makeover from the "Jersey Shore" crew, Cera's latest only landed in seventh place with $2.7 million in 1,873 theaters.
‘Avatar’ Stays On Top In The Saturday Box Office Report » MTV Movies Blog 2010
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“Story of My Life”: When even Cheryl Blossom takes Veronica to task for being rotten to her, Veronica demands a makeover from the writers and editor.
Archie Comics Sneak Peek of the Week | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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Surely it must feel like a charade to her by now, realizing that the makeover is such a big part of presenting as the third (heterosexual) woman justice ...
The Volokh Conspiracy » Kagan’s New View of Confirmation Hearings? — Take Two 2010
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Now, before fans of the Little Red House get too worried, the story of a this little Mid-century Modern makeover is not going away.
June 2008 2008
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Now, before fans of the Little Red House get too worried, the story of a this little Mid-century Modern makeover is not going away.
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The $20M makeover is turning the 15-story landmark into a gated luxury community with 183 condos.
Archive 2007-04-01 Dan 2007
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The $20M makeover is turning the 15-story landmark into a gated luxury community with 183 condos.
Development: Condo price checkup Dan 2007
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