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makeover
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
makeover
(noun)
makeover
/
ˈ
meɪkˌoʊvɚ/
noun
plural
makeovers
makeover
/
ˈ
meɪkˌoʊvɚ/
noun
plural
makeovers
Britannica Dictionary definition of MAKEOVER
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the act or process of making changes to improve the appearance or effectiveness of someone or something
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.
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