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Recent Examples of refurbishment
Now, under their leadership and following this major refurbishment, a new chapter in the history of luxury tourism in Marbella begins.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Former Johnson spokesperson Cassio Mendoza said in November the city expected to spend just north of $19 million to purchase the property, with the rest of the funds expected to go to refurbishment.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the Mobile Launch Tower sustained moderate damage, and it will soon be returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida for refurbishment and then stacking operations for the next mission.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
The attraction, which originally debuted in November 1998, closed for refurbishment in August 2025.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The roller coaster has been closed for refurbishment since January 2025.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The Silly Symphony Swings wave swing in DCA’s Paradise Gardens will undergo seasonal refurbishment starting on April 27.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Former Johnson spokesperson Cassio Mendoza said in November the city expected to spend just north of $19 million to purchase the property, with the rest of the funds expected to go to refurbishment.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the Mobile Launch Tower sustained moderate damage, and it will soon be returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida for refurbishment and then stacking operations for the next mission.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
The attraction, which originally debuted in November 1998, closed for refurbishment in August 2025.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The roller coaster has been closed for refurbishment since January 2025.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The Silly Symphony Swings wave swing in DCA’s Paradise Gardens will undergo seasonal refurbishment starting on April 27.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishment
Noun
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Image rehabilitation has a price.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Namie said Starks wasn’t a good candidate for rehabilitation and is a danger to society because of his actions.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet across prewar co-ops and walk-ups that haven’t seen a renovation since Ed Koch was mayor, the stainless steel panel listing each unit next to a tiny, round button remains ubiquitous.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Quattrone and Isabella Lim’s renovation of the 14th-century château, the counter stools create a sense of playfulness among cabinetry by Plain English in a kitchen dating to 1350.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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Celebrity makeup artist Joel Vasquez views liner as a tool for restoration for older women rather than a dramatic overhaul.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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But it is considered the future of hair restoration and a potential solution for people with advanced hair loss.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both were on a 2025 remodeling list but weren’t completed.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Danny Niemela is the vice president and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling general contractor located in Scottsdale, AZ.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Often referred to as downcycling or open-loop recycling, fiber reclamation is a mechanical recycling process in which textile materials are shredded to produce a lower-grade fiber known as shoddy.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Elgin includes the charges on its water bills and collects fees on behalf of the water reclamation district.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kim noted providing ample parking will be important as Jackson Street will lose street parking on one side following an upcoming road reconstruction project, which will add a bike lane.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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Progress toward further phases, including disarming Hamas, reconstruction and transferring power, is stalled.—
SAM METZ,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, outfielder Austin Hays, who also is nursing a hamstring injury, is ready for a rehab assignment starting Saturday at Triple-A Charlotte.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Relief pitcher Brock Stewart was to pitch in the fourth game of his rehab assignment on Friday for Triple-A Oklahoma City.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the area around the ground is undergoing a major facelift ahead of the World Cup.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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What's important to know is that a facelift isn't just a facelift.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Refurbishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishment. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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