The factory is closed for refurbishment and will re-open on 1st September 2007.
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Refurbishment
Synonyms for "refurbishment" (37 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(2 words)
complete overhaulimmediate overhaul
face lift
Strong matches (11)
Noun(10 words)
overhaulsreconditioningreconditionsredecoratingredoingrefitrefitsrefittingrefurbished itemrefurbished product
Related words (18)
Noun(13 words)
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
scheduled overhaul
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: renovation, complete overhaul, face lift, furbishing, immediate overhaul.
- Sentence evidence is available for refurbishment, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "refurbishment".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "refurbishment"
Keep "refurbishment" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "refurbishment" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "refurbishment", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "refurbishment" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
9 entriesexterior refurbishmentfacade refurbishmentinterior refurbishmentmechanical refurbishmentrefurbished appliancerefurbished computerrefurbished equipmentrefurbished furniturestructural refurbishment
Collocations
6 entriesbuilding refurbishmentfacade refurbishmentinterior refurbishmentmajor refurbishmentrefurbishment programrefurbishment project
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
That ship was towed into the shipyard for refurbishment.
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Visitors to New York's American Museum of Natural History are not likely to forget their first encounter with the giant blue whale suspended from the ceiling of the Museum's Hall of Ocean Life. But the beloved, 30-meter long icon was anatomically incorrect until a recently-completed renovation to the model, part of the entire Hall's refurbishment, put things right. The renovated exhibition hall, like the whale, better depicts the undersea world, and better reflects the Museum's dedication to conservation.
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An additional round of restoration in 2019-2020 included rehabilitating the roof of the structure and repairing murals on the ceilings, as well as a refurbishment of the Wurlitzer organ.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "refurbishment"?
Closest matches include renovation, complete overhaul, face lift, furbishing, immediate overhaul.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "refurbishment"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.