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renovation

noun

Definition of renovation

as in remodeling

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as in improvement

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Recent Examples of renovation Valentina Duarte The initial renovation cost was approximately $300,000, according to Slocum, which the couple funded from their savings. — Sophie Caldwell,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Hosted by Art Edmonds, Home for Good is a home renovation series honoring people who make a difference in their communities. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 All Saints’ Episcopal Church is pursuing a sweeping renovation for its one-block campus, including the 108-year-old Egleston Hall that recently suffered structural damage. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026 One potential downside is the lack of air conditioning, which will be rectified in an upcoming renovation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 One amusing punishment for Taverner is that her beautiful vacation home on the Suffolk coast will be in serious need of renovation. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 Corcoran hired Larry Cohn and Rachel Newton of Shadow Architect along with RCC Cabinetry & Restoration LLC to assist with the renovation. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 Most of the zoo's budget goes toward caring for its animals and paying staff, leaving limited funding for projects such as the entrance renovation. — James Taylor, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The hotel previously shut down in 2005 for a renovation that converted many of its original guest rooms into private residences before reopening in 2008. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

While working for the state, records and interviews show, Perera also ran a construction and real estate business, purchasing and remodeling homes.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
The Melius analysts pin their optimism on the idea that things are set to improve in the existing home market, which is where the demand for repairs and remodeling projects tends to come from.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of remodeling

Noun

Stocchetto’s son Maurizio, the current owner, marked the 50th anniversary with a light refurbishment but one that kept the vintage backbone intact, from the brocades and mirrors to the marble floor and dark wood panels.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
As part of the extensive refurbishment, the vehicle was rid of some aftermarket add-ons and had its exterior smoothed out and polished to a brilliant, like-new shine.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of refurbishment

Noun

An incident at one attraction can lead to inspections or modifications at similar rides elsewhere.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
From a chemist’s first search to the perfumer’s modification exploration, there are years and millions of dollars of research before the customer gets wind of anything happening.

— Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of modification

Noun

Lula defended rehabilitation but said serious offenders should not qualify, then questioned whether Bolsonaro would pardon his father.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
The recommendation was rehabilitation over surgery, and within a few weeks a follow-up MRI indicated Simmons continued to progress and the disk had improved.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

Noun

The past two games were played at the NBA Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena and brought in 17,000 fans for each thanks to some schedule alterations, compromise and cooperation from both Atlanta franchises.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
And, yes, this rendition represented a lyrical alteration by the Tonji that departed from the traditional wording of the French national anthem.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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