Thesaurus results for REFURBISHMENT

refurbishment

noun

Definition of refurbishment

as in rehabilitation

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Recent Examples of refurbishment The company has been expanding manufacturing capacity there with a facility known as Gigabay, designed to add 24 work cells for Starship construction, integration and refurbishment. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Some areas may benefit from a light refurbishment, while overall the property remains in excellent condition. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The refurbishment introduced new oak floors and sheetrock walls installed to float just above the floor. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 The current multi-year refurbishment, which started in late 2019, is a painstaking attempt to thoroughly modernize the interior facilities both aesthetically and operationally while paying tribute to the original 19th-century elegance. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The problem is that, with the signs of damage, such a heat shield would appear to require a fair amount of inspection and refurbishment before another launch. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 The expansion of fabrics is part of an ongoing refurbishment and reorganization of the store to reflect new trends and changing shopping patterns. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Starship is designed for full reusability, with both Super Heavy and Ship capable of returning to their launch site for landing and refurbishment, which means making sure there's enough fuel in the tank to make the journey back. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 July 2026 California’s Disneyland reopened one of its most iconic rides following a refurbishment, bringing the beloved attraction back with groundbreaking, next-generation technology. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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Darline Graham education Graham holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, and is a Certified Public Manager.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
In the months after his return, David largely avoided public appearances and focused on his rehabilitation.

— Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

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The sellers, a contractor and designer husband-and-wife team, spent more than a year on a top-to-bottom renovation, treating it as a personal project, Squaglia said.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Pricey summer rentals funded a renovation to add central air and upgrade the saltwater pool.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of renovation

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Under his ownership, Vermejo became a sweeping ecological restoration project.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Summary Venice's historic Palazzo Giovanelli has reopened as a luxurious 33-room, five-star boutique hotel after a meticulous four-year restoration.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of restoration

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James’ melodies seem to materialize and unspool, an unforced reclamation of the mystery that once permeated his writing.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
The Sioux Falls regional water reclamation facility, which transports and treats wastewater from the city and surrounding communities is receiving $81 million in the budget.

— Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reclamation

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The floods will likely change that outlook, squeezing a country that’s heavily dependent on tourism while forcing a costly period of reconstruction.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
There was also minimal protectionist pressure, largely because Europe and Japan urgently needed imports and the United States actively encouraged reconstruction in both places.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconstruction

Noun

In May 2026, Tyman also underwent a facelift where her jowls were moved and fat from her stomach was transferred to her face to fill in a gap.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Expansions, nips, and tucks happened over the years, but the British Colonial design was needing a facelift when Hurricane Irma decimated the island in September 2017.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

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